RN Admissions

Qualification Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing; BSN preferred.

* Currently licensed as an RN through the Ohio Board of Nursing; must be able to obtain a nursing license in Michigan.

* Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience required; previous experience in homecare, nursing home, and/or hospice experience is preferred. IV skills also preferred.

* Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Net Smart system preferred.

* Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Possesses clinical expertise related to critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving, and technical skills.

* Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

* Has the ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and is insured in accordance with state and agency requirements.

* Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association CPR standards.

* Understands the hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying, concepts of pain/symptom management, and adult teaching/learning principles.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

* Provides professional nursing care to patients/family by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.

* Effectively communicates verbal and written patient/family information to the assigned RN.

* Daily completes assigned evaluations and admissions; provides for the delivery of timely and comprehensive evaluation and admission services.

* Completes all aspects of the patient/family assessment as defined in the Hospice Initial Assessment policy and procedure and provides a complete, succinct voicemail report to the appropriate team.

* Accurately completes the ORYX Admission Pain Assessment tool.

* Implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician on admission.

* Implements appropriate therapeutic nursing procedures as required on admission visit.

* Educations the patient/family, including but not limited to:

* Patient/Family's Rights and Responsibilities

* Scope of Hospice Care and Services

* Informed Consent/Explanation of Benefits

* Grievance Procedure

* Explanation of Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial Insurance Hospice Benefit

* Medication including purpose, route and administration, and potential side effects

* Equipment safety

* Standard Precautions

* Home Safety and Emergency Preparedness (fire, weather, disaster, electrical)

* Disease process

* Develops and implements the initial Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care to ensure that the initial patient/family needs are met.

* Obtains accurate and complete patient demographics and insurance information and works with the Insurance Coordinator to verify insurance benefits, pre-certifications, etc.

* Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition and care received; meets agency standards for clinical documentation.

* Accepts responsibility to perform an assigned specialized procedure, such as IV therapy, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background and expertise in specialty area.

* Assists with cost management in areas that are directly related to this position.

* Assures compliance with Medicare, Joint Commission, state licensure regulations and agency standards for clinical care documentation.

* Educates the medical community, physician office staff, social workers and discharge planners regarding hospice program services, referral process and disease specific admission criteria.

* Actively participates in the hospice quality improvement program, including identifying opportunities for improvement, problem solving and implementing recommendations.

* Responsible to learn and utilize technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties.

* Participates in monthly record review as requested.

* Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.

* Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice.

* Performs other duties as assigned.