What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions Nurse position at BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC?
Job Details
Do you have a heart for hospice?
Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.
As the Admissions Nurse, you will partner with our Director of Patient Care Services and Interdisciplinary Teams to further that mission. These passionate teams will depend on you to care for and support our patients during their hospice journey.
Why choose Bristol?
- Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
- Advanced training programs
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more
- HSA & 401(k) available
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
On an average day you will:
- Spend quality one-on-one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs
- Care for patients by providing initial and ongoing assessments of patient and family needs
- Create and initiate care plans through assessing the history of current and previous illnesses
- Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate
- Record symptom management changes and outcomes
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patientÂ’s condition and care given
- And additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- An enthusiasm for providing the best possible care to patients and their families
- A Registered Nurse license in good standing
- 1 year of experience in hospice or home health preferred
- A valid driver’s license
- Current CPR certification
- Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
- And additional related duties as needed
Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verif