Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

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 hospice eligibility and appropriateness, meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and philosophy, obtains consents, and assesses immediate needs. The role develops an initial care plan, coordinates with clinical colleagues, completes documentation on time, and ensures 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 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 a client's 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 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 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.