Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) - East Bay

ANX Home Healthcare & Hospice Care • Burlingame, CA

319d • $60 - $65

About The Position

ANX is a company founded in 2007 by nurses, focusing on client-centered quality care for patients and their families. ANX Hospice Care provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or those who no longer wish to pursue aggressive medical treatment. The care is delivered by a specially-trained team of healthcare professionals, including a medical director, medical social worker, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor, and hospice volunteer. ANX has received several accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work from 2017 to 2024 and achieving a Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The company partners with multiple insurances and offers a range of services.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in East Bay or specific areas: Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley.
• Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers.
• 1 year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in Hospice Care.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and experience with terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrated nursing skills and ability to cope with family emotional stress.
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Present ANX Hospice Care services to patients and families to facilitate admissions.
• Perform consultation and admission visits to assess patient needs.
• Complete admission assessment and contractual agreement documentation for hospice.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness through medical records review.
• Document assessments, current medications, and initiate appropriate care plans.
• Write and initiate a plan of care that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis.
• Assess patient’s clinical status and implement immediate interventions on admission day.
• Coordinate medications and DME needs for same-day delivery.
• Communicate admissions information and concerns in patient care meetings.
• Perform routine and unscheduled nursing visits as required.
• Educate and address questions from patients and families regarding hospice care.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation, holidays, and after-hours as needed.
• Conduct admissions at patients' homes, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in QAPI program as required.

Benefits

• $60-$65 per hour
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed