Registered Nurse; RN; Hospice Admissions - North​/Suburbs

Department:

10422 IL Hospice Divisional - Patient Access

Full time

Yes

** rs Per Week:

32

Shifts are: 2pm-10pm or 12pm to 8pm. Each week would be Monday, Thursday Friday. Flexibility to work Tuesday or Wednesday with the other day off. 1 weekend a month, 2 holidays per year. Territory is Northwest suburbs
- Oak Brook, Lombard, Park Ridge, Elgin and surrounding area.

$38.20 - $57.30

Oak Brook, Lombard, Park Ridge, Elgin and surrounding area.

2pm-10pm or 12pm to 8pm. Each week would be Monday, Thursday Friday. Flexibility to work Tuesday or Wednesday with the other day off. 1 weekend a month, 2 holidays per year.

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000.00 sign on bonus. You must be working in this same position at time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

• Responsible for the admission to hospice services.
  
  Leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.

• Obtains history and completes physical assessment. Utilizes data to assess and to evaluate appropriateness for hospice services and level of care, collaborates with the attending physician, medical director and hospice interdisciplinary team.

• Meets with patients and families to explain the hospice program of services and to obtain informed consent for hospice care. Obtain and verify the verbal certification of prognosis in conjunction with the medical director and IDT.

• Reviews insurance/Medicare eligibility and benefits and documenting data to support billing efforts.

• Assesses patient and family readiness, ability to understand hospice services and development of the plan of care. Involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed. Initiates referrals to other disciplines.

• Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care. Arranges for and recommends equipment, medical supplies and other necessary items and services as indicated. Communicates well with IDT for handoff purposes. Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care and implements the multidisciplinary plan of treatment.

• Develops and provides hospice education to inpatient hospital and facility staff as indicated and directed by manager.

• Acts as an expert resource to hospital and facility staff regarding hospice and palliative care services.

• Facilitates appropriate placement in hospice contracted facility if necessary.

• Assess need of and coordinates the delivery of medications, supplies and home medical equipment.

• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.

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