Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Join the Heart'n Soul Team. Our Soul Food is our patients and families! Our mission is to intentionally focus our efforts to ensure that everyone has information and access to high-quality, compassionate care when facing a life-limiting illness. We seek qualified individuals to partner with us at Heart’n Soul Hospice, embrace our mission and be part of a team that serves a higher purpose- patients and families. We are the Employer of CHOICE, Heart’n Soul’s core values are CHOICE… C – Compassion First: We care for every patient and family with empathy, dignity, and kindness. H – Heart’n Soul Connections: We create authentic bonds by listening deeply, communicating openly, and honoring every story. O – Obligation to Act, Listen, and Honor: We Always GO, Always Listen, Always Honor. I – Integrity in All We Do: We build trust through honesty, accountability, and the highest ethical standards. C – Commitment to Excellence in Care: We are dedicated to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in patient care. E – Empathy in Every Interaction: Because every story and every moment matters. Admissions RN

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.

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