Admission Nurse

VALOR HOSPICE•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Admission Nurse performs admissions and administers nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes. The role coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients and families, and referring agencies, and assumes responsibility for coordination of care. This is a salaried position requiring a flexible schedule. Primary working hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., though hours may vary based on admission timing. When not assigned to admissions, the nurse holds office hours as assigned by a supervisor. The nurse also participates in assigned on-call scheduling and performs other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document plans of care in correlation with assessments.
Provide nursing care using infection-control measures (OSHA).
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in patient care.
Submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Hold office hours as assigned when not assigned to admissions.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.