RN Admissions Job Escondido area,California USA,Nursing

Description

Responsible for all aspects related to the initial patient assessment and plan of care upon admission for patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults) according to established standards and practice. Responsible for providing information about services to potential patients, referral sources, and providing education to the community as needed. Responsible for skilled nursing assessment and hospice plan of care in order to maximize the comfort of patients and families consistent with The Elizabeth Hospice standards.

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Group, works collaboratively with the patient’s healthcare team to ensure continuity of care across care settings.

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.

Our Mission:
To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

Work Schedule
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Full-Time; 12:00pm-10:30pm (4) 10-hour shifts, including possible weekend shift.

Salary: $45.00-$61.00 hourly, subject to experience and qualifications.

Work Location: North San Diego County and South Riverside, CA. Flexibility to travel to other territories in San Diego County, if needed.

Travel: Travel required for patient visits.

Requirements

Performs visits as needed to assess and evaluate patients’ medical conditions, gather historical data and assess needs, as well as:
Assists with discharges from hospitals and/or facilities to the site of Hospice care. Performs Admissions at the site of Hospice Care. Other Hospice nursing visits as assigned.

Advocates for patients and families, ensures their preferences for care are incorporated in the development of the hospice patient’s plan of care.

Effectively manages time to meet department expectations in regards to admissions.

Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient’s plan of care.

Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.

Assess and evaluate every patient to determine the appropriate plan of care (POC).

Obtain relevant information and supporting documentation.

Independently assess patient/family immediate care/symptom management needs in a timely manner. Assess patient/family need for immediate psychosocial, emotional, bereavement and volunteer support in compliance with regulations.

Consult with patient’s chosen attending MD, the Hospice Medical Director/Physician designee and other medical personnel.

Develop the Hospice patients’ Plan of Care and communicate initial assessment, admission information, financial information, plan of care, and changes to the plan of care to the IDG on all assigned cases.

Provides appropriate follow-up to outside case managers in regards to insurance and authorizations.

Reviews borderline/complex cases per protocol. Adheres to the Non-Admit Policy

Coordinate admission to hospice with other facilities, assisting with implementation and coordination of services.

Effectively manages symptoms.

Participates in training and mentoring of new staff.

Keeps current with all department policies and procedures.

Adhering to the Elizabeth-way standards is a requirement in performing all job duties.

Collaborates with other staff members across teams and departments to assist in the resolution of issues and complaints that may arise during the admission process.

Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with identified sources in the community including hospitals, facilities and other referral sources. Participates in…