Admission RN

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care•Lombard, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a part time Admission RN to assist our patients and families through the admission process. The Admission RN evaluates patient for hospice, educates patient and family, orders medications and DME, and starts the plan of care. This position is (3) 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Identify patient and family needs on admission and initiates Plan of Care activities. Proceeds with dissemination of information to On-Call Nurse or Case Manager.
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions (Includes the patient and the family in the planning process).
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.