WI Hospice Field Admissions Nurse PRN

$38 - $57/hour

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Status:

Benefits Eligible:

No

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Minimum 24 hours/month, variety of shifts will be considered, 8am-4:30p, 8am-8p, 10am-6:30pm, servicing the Green Bay/Osh Kosh or Sheboygan/Manitowoc areas.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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.

A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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