Rn Hospice Admission Nurse - Covenant

RN HOSPICE ADMISSION NURSE – COVENANT AT HOME

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The Hospice Admission RN is responsible for delivering professional nursing care in alignment with the Covenant at Home Hospice program. This role includes conducting initial patient assessments and admissions for those referred to hospice care. The Hospice Admission Nurse ensures that patients and their families receive compassionate, timely, and accurate information regarding hospice services, while also completing all necessary documentation and coordinating care plans in full compliance with regulatory standards.

Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant Health Care and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

• Coordinate admissions from initial referral to admission supporting the intake workflow.
• Determine eligibility for hospice services based on clinical criteria and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for patients referred to hospice.
• Explain hospice philosophy, services, and care options to patients and families.
• Identify the physical and emotional needs of patients and family through observation and analysis of records.
• Represent Covenant at Home Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and referral sources to ensure smooth transitions.
• Initiate individualized care plans and communicate with the hospice team for continuity ensuring positive handoff to case manager.
• Provide skilled nursing care and treatments as prescribed by the physician, working as part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Ensure initial durable medical equipment (DME) arrangements, medication orders, wound care decisions, and other necessary actions are completed for start of care.
• Provide demonstration, instruction, and supervision to both the patient and caregiver regarding the care being administered.
• Initiate preventive, supportive, palliative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate for patients and safety.
• Assist in coordinating patient/family care with other members of the hospice team and facilitate continuity of individualized care by planning and exchanging essential information within the agency and with other health and social agencies.
• Participate in bereavement follow‑up as appropriate. Maintain records in accordance with agency requirements.
• Develop and implement the nursing care plan with input from the IDT, patients, and family, participating as a team member regarding the patient/family's plan of care.
• Observe, evaluate, record and report to physician about the patient’s physical and emotional condition and reactions to medications and treatments.
• Deliver compassionate care with empathy and respect, focusing on the patient’s unique needs.
• Use critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and patient advocacy.
• Participate in patient care by completing visits, recertifications, and PRN visits as requested.

• Complete admission paperwork, consents, and electronic health record documentation accurately and promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and organizational regulations.
• Complete HOPE assessment/follow up per regulatory standards.

• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families regarding end‑of‑life care.
• Serve as a resource for community partners and referral sources, providing in‑service educational sessions as required.
• Serve on agency committees as requested.
• Evaluate own performance and plan for professional growth.
• Participate in in‑service education and other opportunities for learning and upgrading professional skills.
• Supervise activities of para‑professional staff. Exercise independent judgment but utilize supervisory help as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education/Experience Requirements: Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Two years experience in nursing following graduation.…