Hospice - Admissions Nurse

Our Hospice team has immediate openings for a full time Admissions and Visits nurse available weekdays. You will work for one of the top Hospice programs in Montgomery county providing patients and their families with exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.  

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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 physician an initial plan of care for patients


• Deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence


• Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
  


• Schedule will be 4 days a week 10 hour days from 8:30pm-7pm.

Position Qualifications:

• An active RN license to practice in State of Maryland, CHPN certification preferred, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience. 


• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to communicate with the terminally ill. 


• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills. 


• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and EMR systems. Familiarity with Netsmart/My-Unity or Homecare Homebase a plus.


• A valid driver’s license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout Montgomery County. 

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