Admissions RN - PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice • Carrollton, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing admissions nursing care, requiring a high degree of autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation. The Admissions RN will review clinical referral information, collaborate with healthcare professionals to determine patient eligibility for hospice services, and conduct initial meetings with patients and families to explain hospice care. A comprehensive initial assessment of the patient's and family's needs will be performed, leading to the development of an initial care plan. Regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team is essential for managing patient needs. The position also requires timely submission of all documentation and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State Registered Nurse License
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• One to three years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.

Nice To Haves

• hospice or home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Review clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate
• Collaborate with Patient Care Manager, attending physician and hospice physician regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services
• Conduct initial meeting with the patient and family over hospice service and philosophy and obtains consents for care
• Provide the initial comprehensive assessment of immediate physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions
• Develop an initial care plan that establishes immediate goals and interventions, based on nursing assessment and collaborates with the attending HMD and core team
• Maintain regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager and core team to review patients and help with managing needs (this may include unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues)
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree