Admissions RN: Home Health
About The Position
The Admissions RN organizes and directs hospice care/home health and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. Reviews hospice/home health qualification criteria and provides overview of hospice/home health services to the patient and their family. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the State of California
- Current BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organizes and directs hospice care/home health
- Reviews hospice/home health qualification criteria
- Provides overview of hospice/home health services to the patient and their family
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition
- Obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
