Admission Float RN - Hospice Home Care

Job Description:

Responsible to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, supervise and coordinate the home care and hospice care (if applicable at location) of patients in accordance with professional standards of nursing and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Provides direct patient care to patients requiring care for medical, diagnostic and emergency conditions.

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing is required

• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience required

This position will work the following:

• 56 hours per pay period
• Every Other Weekend
• Day Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Evening/Night shift is paid on call

Preferred job qualifications for a Hospice Home Care Admission RN:

1.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

2.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of nursing experience, with a preference for experience in hospice, palliative care, home health care, or Critical Care.
• Experience in health information management, business, or related field
• Recent Hospice experience within the last 5 years.

3.

Certifications:

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

4.

Skills:

• Strong clinical skills in pain management and symptom control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Competence in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other computer applications.

5. Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to handle stressful situations

6.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to patients’ homes and provide care in varying environments.
• Physical stamina to perform duties such as lifting, moving patients, and providing direct patient care.

7.

Additional Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
• Proof of current motor vehicle insurance.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations related to hospice care.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day:
We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: