Hospice Field Admission Nurse

American Addiction Centers•Skaneateles, NY

3d•$38 - $57•Remote

About The Position

The Hospice Field Admission Nurse is responsible for the admission of patients to hospice services. This role leads the interdisciplinary care team for each patient and family, obtaining history and completing physical assessments. The nurse utilizes data to evaluate appropriateness for hospice services and level of care, collaborating with physicians and the hospice team. They meet with patients and families to explain the hospice program, obtain informed consent, and verify verbal certification of prognosis. The position involves reviewing insurance/Medicare eligibility and benefits, assessing patient and family readiness for care, and developing the plan of care with their involvement. The nurse coordinates all services, initiates referrals, and ensures consistent patient care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. They also arrange for necessary equipment and supplies, facilitate appropriate placement in contracted facilities if needed, and coordinate the delivery of medications, supplies, and home medical equipment. Effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills are essential for promoting collaboration. Additionally, the nurse develops and provides hospice education to inpatient hospital and facility staff and acts as an expert resource regarding hospice and palliative care services.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Typically requires 2 years of direct patient care experience.
Excellent awareness and perception skills, for the purpose of assessing a patient's needs, concerns and to recognize changes in their health condition.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
Excellent documentation, computer, and time management skills
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads.
Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes.
Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed.
Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the admission to hospice services.
Leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.
Obtains history and completes physical assessment.
Utilizes data to assess and to evaluate appropriateness for hospice services and level of care, collaborates with the attending physician, medical director and hospice interdisciplinary team.
Meets with patients and families to explain the hospice program of services and to obtain informed consent for hospice care.
Obtain and verify the verbal certification of prognosis in conjunction with the medical director and IDT.
Reviews insurance/Medicare eligibility and benefits and documenting data to support billing efforts.
Assesses patient and family readiness, ability to understand hospice services and development of the plan of care.
Involves them in planning and implementing care.
Seeks consultation as needed.
Initiates referrals to other disciplines.
Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care.
Arranges for and recommends equipment, medical supplies and other necessary items and services as indicated.
Communicates well with IDT for handoff purposes.
Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care and implements the multidisciplinary plan of treatment.
Facilitates appropriate placement in hospice contracted facility if necessary.
Assess need of and coordinates the delivery of medications, supplies and home medical equipment.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.
Develops and provides hospice education to inpatient hospital and facility staff as indicated and directed by manager.
Acts as an expert resource to hospital and facility staff regarding hospice and palliative care services.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program