Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice • Houston, TX

6d

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 prospective patients are appropriate for hospice services, and guides patients and families through hospice services and admission. The nurse conducts an initial comprehensive assessment, initiates interventions, develops an initial care plan in collaboration with the hospice care team, and completes required documentation while ensuring 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 discuss 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree