Admissions Hospice Registered Nurse

AdvisaCare•Saginaw, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AdvisaCare is seeking compassionate, dynamic, energetic, organized, and efficient professionals with Hospice experience to join our Hospice Family for our Tri-Cities location servicing the surrounding areas. This role is for a Hospice Admission RN who sees the value of Hospice care. You will be providing emotional support with the goal to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. Our Hospice RN's will conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of performance of assigned team members. Participate and provide feedback to the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings on the development, review, and revision of the patient/family plan of care.

Requirements

Current Michigan License in good standing
Minimum 1 year hospice experience
Empathetic approach to patients and caregivers
Participate in field visits daily, weekly office meetings as indicated
Ability to adapt to patient’s status and needs on a full time on call basis

Responsibilities

Initial and on-going assessment of patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
Implement the individualized plan of care and revisions as needed
Compliance with AdvisaCare Hospice Policies and Procedures, Medicare compliance
Consulting with and educating the patient/family on disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, dealing with issues of ethical concern
Supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to patient
Preparing clinical and progress notes, participating in IDG conferences
Participate in Hospice performance improvement program
Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with our clients, families and caregivers
Communication of information using current process and technology within organization
Conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of performance of assigned team members
Participate and provide feedback to the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings on the development, review, and revision of the patient/family plan of care