Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

63d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Admissions RN reviews clinical referrals, evaluates whether hospice services are appropriate, and conducts initial meetings and assessments with patients and families. The nurse develops an initial care plan, coordinates with the hospice care team, completes documentation, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

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.
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 immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family, 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 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.