ADMISSIONS RN

REGIONAL HOSPICE AND HOME CARE OF W•, CT

90d•$90,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Regional Hospice is seeking an experienced Admissions RN to work with patients in the community and at Danbury Hospital. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with rotating work every other weekend. The Admissions RN is responsible for the initial coordination and management of patient care and other services for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
At least two years of nursing experience; medical/surgical nursing experience is required as preferred experience in the posting.
Active client contact within the past three years.
Valid, clean driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Hospice, end-of-life, or home care experience.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) certification.

Responsibilities

Admit patients to hospice services.
Evaluate prospective hospice patients as needed.
Visit patients as needed.
Provide skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families.
Assess patients and families through observation, interviews, and analysis of records.
Analyze physical, emotional, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs.
Identify past, present, and potential problems.
Begin development of a comprehensive care plan and prepare it within the agency's time frame.
Complete paperwork required by the agency, government, and third-party systems.
Identify patient and family needs for other home health care services at admission.
Communicate the patient's plan of care to the attending physician and other staff members.