Admissions RN Hospice
About The Position
As a Hospice Admissions RN, you will guide patients and families through the admission process by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions, and educate patients and families. The role includes coordinating hospice admissions and initial care planning, providing symptom-control and comfort interventions under physician direction, maintaining accurate patient records, communicating changes and needs to the physician and hospice team, and performing on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 2 years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare settings.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Comfort with daily travel between facilities.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate hospice admissions by assessing patients’ initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- Coordinate establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director, and interdisciplinary team.
- Provide skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers to support symptom control and patient comfort under physician direction.
- Serve as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain accurate, timely individualized patient care progress records according to policies; submit documentation per care center policy and record pain or symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in the patient’s condition or environment to the clinical manager, physician, and other hospice care team members.
- Communicate patient needs and condition changes to the physician and obtain physician orders as required.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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