Admissions RN - PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Oceanside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions RN will demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities. This role involves reviewing clinical referral information, collaborating with the Patient Care Manager, attending physician, and hospice physician regarding client eligibility for hospice services. The RN will conduct initial meetings with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy, obtain consents for care, and perform initial comprehensive assessments of the patient and family's immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. An initial care plan will be developed with immediate goals and interventions, in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team. Regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team is essential for reviewing patients and managing needs, including potentially problematic patient/family issues. Timely submission of all documentation and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies are also key responsibilities.

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