Job Description

Our Accolades.

Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina . Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.

Our Benefits.

Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care 
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Package of 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

 

Hospice RN - Referral and Admission Team

 

Reports To

Care Access Manager

Status

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

FT, PT, PRN

Full-time

Shift

40 hours; choice of Monday- Friday 9AM - 5:30 or Tuesday - Friday 9AM - 7PM with weekend rotation

Location

This position travels locally to visit patients in Buncombe, Henderson, and surrounding counties. Mileage reimbursement included.

 

Position Summary: 

 

We’re seeking an experienced and highly skilled nurse to join our team in a dynamic and multifaceted role. Our Care Access department plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care when they need it most, and this position is essential to that mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a mix of responsibilities, this opportunity is for you!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of patient care, handling a variety of tasks including admissions and evaluating potential hospice referrals in the hospital. Your assignments will be diverse and engaging in a variety of care settings, adjusted based on patient needs and acuity. Additionally, you may assist with various aspects of the referral process, further enhancing your impact on patient access and support.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, apply today and become a valued member of our compassionate and dedicated team

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation 
• Assess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens. 
• Record and report the results of the nursing assessment. 
• Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts. 
• Teach, assign, or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen. 
• Collaborate with other health care providers in determine the appropriate patient and family-centered plan.
• Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen. 
• Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health. 
• Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care. 
• Supervise, teach, and evaluate those who perform nursing functions and administer nursing programs and nursing services. 
• Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

 

• Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems

• Demonstrate basic data entry skills 

• Demonstrate excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

• Demonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom management
• Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group

• Demonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

Experience: 

• Two years of clinical experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Valid NC RN license
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance

 

Summary of Physical Requirements: 

 

• Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist
• Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
• Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. often

 

Intent & Function:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.

 

 

Other Duties: 

• Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies

• Participate in department and staff meeting as required
• Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RN
• Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement

• Practice safety and infection control methods
• Assist in providing 24 hour on-call services, including coverage of at least one holiday per year
• Assess for the need of other disciplines

• Perform other but similar duties as assigned

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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