Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Admissions RN reviews clinical referral information, responds to requests and inquiries, and collaborates with the Patient Care Manager and attending and hospice physicians to determine whether hospice services are appropriate. The RN meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consent for care. The role includes completing an initial comprehensive assessment of the hospice patient’s and family’s immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs; initiating appropriate interventions; and developing an initial care plan with immediate goals and interventions in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team. The RN maintains communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team to review patients and manage their needs, submits documentation on time, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and personnel policies and procedures.

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.
Conduct an initial meeting with the patient and family to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consents for care.
Provide an initial comprehensive assessment of the hospice patient’s and family’s immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs 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.
Maintain regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team to review patients and help manage their 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.