Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Admissions RN reviews clinical referrals and determines, in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and physicians, whether clients are eligible and appropriate for hospice services. The nurse meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy, obtains consent for care, and completes an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient’s and family’s immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The RN initiates appropriate interventions and develops an initial care plan with immediate goals, collaborating with the attending HMD and core team. The role also involves regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager, and core team to review patients and help manage their needs. The Admissions RN submits documentation promptly and ensures compliance with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures. This is a full-time position with employee benefits.

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 consent 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.