Hospice Admissions Nurse
About The Position
Provide coordination and completion of admissions in a timely manner. Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of potential hospice patients to determine eligibility for hospice care, including reviewing medical history, current symptoms, and prognosis. Assist by facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering, and passing with dignity for patients in end-of-life stages. Assess patients to determine if Hospice care is appropriate using the LCD’s federal and state regulations, hospice policy and procedures, and clinical knowledge based on guidelines. Professionals must be able to cooperate with various disciplines, including social workers, chaplains, Nursing Aides, and Volunteers. Assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family members and patients, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/ symptom control to enhance quality of life. Provides hands-on nursing care, interacts with patients and their loved ones, all interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare professionals involved with patient care. Provide support and education for the patient and their families based on the Hospice philosophy of care. Report to DOCS/ED and the medical director on the patient's condition and status of admission. Have a strong desire to learn and demonstrate an aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of practice
- Must have 1 year of hospice experience
- Admissions experience
- BLS Certified
- Valid driver's License and Auto insurance Coverage
- Reliable transportation | Willingness to travel
Responsibilities
- Provide coordination and completion of admissions in a timely manner.
- Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of potential hospice patients to determine eligibility for hospice care, including reviewing medical history, current symptoms, and prognosis.
- Assess patients to determine if Hospice care is appropriate using the LCD’s federal and state regulations, hospice policy and procedures, and clinical knowledge based on guidelines.
- Assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family members and patients, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/ symptom control to enhance quality of life.
- Provide hands-on nursing care, interacts with patients and their loved ones, all interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare professionals involved with patient care.
- Provide support and education for the patient and their families based on the Hospice philosophy of care.
- Report to DOCS/ED and the medical director on the patient's condition and status of admission.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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