Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Conroe, TX

About The Position

At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve. We are looking for a compassionate, talented and experienced Admissions Registered Nurse that is experienced in customer service and eager to join an exciting organization. It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.

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.

Nice To Haves

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