Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Admissions RN reviews clinical referral information, responds to requests and inquiries, and collaborates with the Patient Care Manager, attending physician, and hospice physician to determine a client's eligibility and appropriateness for hospice services. The RN meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy and obtain consent for care. The role conducts an initial comprehensive assessment of the hospice patient's and family's immediate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, initiates appropriate interventions, and develops an initial care plan with immediate goals and interventions in collaboration with the attending HMD and core team. The RN maintains regular communication with intake and care team members to review patients and help 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

Experience in hospice or home health is preferred.

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 about 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 needs, including unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.
Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.