Hospice - Admissions Nurse

Our Hospice team has an immediate opening for a part time Admissions and Liaison Nurse to be part of our expansion to the northern Virginia area.

• Perform initial assessment of patients' needs
• Obtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice program
• Serve as a clinical resource for referral sources to patients/family members
• Facilitate end of life conversations and decision‑making with the family or caregiver.
• Prepare and discuss with a physician an initial plan of care for patients
• Establish working relationships that promote utilization of the Hospice by hospitals, physicians, community‑based case managers and other community agencies.
• Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, physicians, and when participating in community network meetings.
• Flexible work schedule – must be available Monday through Friday to complete up to 5 admissions a week.

• An active RN license to practice in the State of Virginia
• A minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill
• Excellent communication, customer service, attention to detail, and strong organization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and the Homecare Homebase electronic medical record system
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable/independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout northern Virginia

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Work‑life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in‑home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services.

We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work‑life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D