ADMISSIONS RN

REGIONAL HOSPICE AND HOME CARE OF W•, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Regional Hospice is looking for an experienced Admissions RN to work with patients in the Community and at Danbury Hospital. We offer a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K Match, Vacation/Sick Time, and Company Car! The Admissions RN position is full-time, 40 hours/week rotating every other weekend. The Admissions RN is responsible for the initial coordination and management of all patient care and other services for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical nursing required
Hospice / End of life / Home care experience preferred
Active client contact within past three years required.
Valid, clean driver’s license Required

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Hospice / End of life / Home care experience preferred
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) preferred

Responsibilities

Admits patients to service for Hospice
Does evaluation for perspective hospice patients as needed
Makes visits to patients as needed
Provides skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families.
Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records.
Analyzes physical, emotional psychosocial, environmental and spiritual needs.
Identifies past, present, and potential problems
Begins development of a comprehensive care plan
Prepares plan within agency time frame
Completes paperwork required by agency, government and third-party systems.
At admission, identifies patient and family needs for other home health care services.
Communicates the patient’s plan of care to attending physician and other staff members.