Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Admissions RN reviews clinical referral information, evaluates whether clients are appropriate for hospice services, and conducts initial meetings with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consent for care. The role completes initial comprehensive assessments of patients’ and families’ immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, initiates appropriate interventions, and develops an initial care plan in collaboration with the attending physician and hospice team. The Admissions RN also communicates regularly with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team, submits documentation promptly, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and personnel policies.

Requirements

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

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 respond to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Patient Care Manager, attending physician, and hospice physician regarding client eligibility and appropriateness for hospice services.
Meet initially with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consents for care.
Provide an initial comprehensive assessment of the immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Develop an initial care plan establishing immediate goals and interventions based on the nursing assessment, in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team.
Communicate regularly with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team to review patients and help manage needs, including unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.