Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

23h

About The Position

The Admissions RN at Heart to Heart Hospice reviews clinical referrals and responds to requests and inquiries. The role collaborates with the Patient Care Manager and attending and hospice physicians to determine whether clients are eligible and appropriate for hospice services. The nurse meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consent for care, then completes an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient's and family's immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and initiates appropriate interventions. The nurse also develops an initial care plan with immediate goals and interventions in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team. The position requires autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation. It includes regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team to review patients and help manage their needs, timely documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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 is 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.
Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consents for care.
Conduct the 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 with immediate goals and interventions based on the nursing assessment, in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team.
Communicate regularly 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.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.