Full Time Hospice Admissions Nurse

Capstone Hospice is a locally owned hospice care provider. For the past 10 years we have maintained a strong reputation for compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.  Our focus is to prioritizes quality care, integrity, and a mission-driven approach. 

 With our unique approach, Capstone Hospice stands out from national hospice providers through deep community involvement, a faith-driven approach, and unwavering commitment to personalized, high-touch patient care. We build lasting relationships with referral sources and have earned a reputation for rapid responsiveness and superior patient outcomes. 

What sets Capstone apart from other hospice companies?  We integrate faith-based values into every aspect of patient care, treating dignity, compassion, and emotional support as essential elements of our work.  As a locally owned hospice, we maintain the flexibility to make patient-first decisions without corporate constraints. We take pride in consistently receiving high patient satisfaction scores and fostering a work culture where every nurse is valued and supported. 

Check us out online at www.capstonehospice.com

As the Admissions Nurse, you are a member of the dedicated clinical admission team that is responsible for the admission process of referred patients in the Capstone Hospice service area. You are the first clinical impression for patients and families facing terminal illness and should convey comfort and assurance to all involved. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature, knowledgeable in the caring for the terminally ill and excellent interpersonal skills are required to be successful in this role. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

In this role you will have the expectations of being able to complete an admissions Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am-7pm.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience to be considered:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state of Georgia
• Minimum of 2 years as a registered nurse
• Active patient contact within the past 3 years, to include hospice.
• Active CPR certificate
• Must have current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and your own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to provide evidence of annual TB test and other state required tests or examinations.
• Covid vaccinated

To be successful in this role you should have the following knowledge & skills:

• Ability to work independently
• Make accurate judgements
• Strong nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Strong nursing assessment skills
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical record and hand-held tablet
• Proficient in English (understanding and articulation)
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized, efficient with strong time -management

Responsibilities:

• Complete at least 1-2 admissions per day when needed
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to form and initial plan of care
• Complete documentation within 12-24 hours of admission visit
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient's needs
• Work with caregivers and patients to assess goals of care
• Maintain accurate records

Position Factors:

• Requires physical effort most of the day including, walking, exposure to humidity changes. Exposure to patient homes, including their families and pets within the home.
• Exposure to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use of appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Exposure to mental and emotional stress of the patients, caregivers and families.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Medical Savings Account
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Monthly Self Care Allowance