Hospice Admissions Nurse

Hospice Admissions Nurse - 5k Sign on bonus

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The Admission Nurse is responsible for the care of patients assigned by the Director of Hospice Admissions. The RN assigned will perform the admission assessment for that patient, identifying patient needs and status. The RN, under the physician’s nursing order, will devise a Plan of Care to address all patient needs to provide optimal functioning.

• Presents hospice services and philosophy of care to patients and families faced with the challenges of arranging end‑of‑life care.
• Performs in‑person assessments to determine eligibility for hospice, receives certification from the hospice physician, and obtains consent for service.
• Completes admissions process, initiates plan of care, and ensures immediate care needs are addressed.
• Communicates with the receiving interdisciplinary team about goals of care, initial plan of care, and patient/family expectations.
• Provides direct nursing care in a hospice setting under the guidelines of a physician’s order.
• Performs/completes admission/start of care (SOC), recertification, evaluations, discharges and accompanying documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs a detailed assessment resulting in the development of a patient‑specific Plan of Care. Client clinical record documentation is done per agency policy.
• Communicates with other team members regarding the Plan of Care and continues to work with team members for the duration of the patient’s case.
• Effectively communicates with referring physician, either verbal or written, and provides accurate treatment notes and other necessary documentation.
• Documents information regarding interpretation of hospice care policy, agency philosophy, objectives, and long‑range plans.
• Prepares for patient discharge planning as soon as possible along with informing and preparing the patient, team members, and physician.
• On‑going observational recording/reporting of changes in patient condition as soon as possible to the patient’s physician, and other team members.
• Makes recommendations for involving other services, as deemed necessary.
• Advises and consults with the patient’s family in the patient’s therapy program.
• Attends staff meetings at least 4 times a year.
• Documents all communication with other personnel to contribute to patient’s case conference notes.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently and requests supplies needed for patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information as well as co‑worker’s personal information if applicable at all times.
• Implements infection control and safety measures as appropriate.
• Consistently addresses patient concerns. Promotes education for patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Demonstrates current knowledge…