Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions

HopeHealth • Providence, RI

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About The Position

HopeHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about end-of-life care and an advocate for the seriously ill to provide hospice services to patients in their homes and long-term care facilities. As a Hospice Admission RN, you will provide skilled assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice services and complete admissions for eligible patients. This is a part-time 24 hour a week position, working 1:00pm-9:30pm; rotating weekend commitment is every 4th.

Requirements

• Strong desire to join an organization that is committed to providing the very best patient centered care.
• RN required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience.
• Excellent nursing assessment, clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represents HopeHealth in assigned settings and is a subject matter expert in the hospice benefit.
• Presents hospice to eligible patients and caregivers in a manner that highlights the benefits of the service in caring for individuals with a terminal diagnosis.
• Performs initial assessment of patient and family to determine the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• Completes hospice admissions in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations.
• Creates individualized plan of care including documenting the Local Coverage Determination.
• Uses interdisciplinary approach in developing plan of care, in accordance with organizational policies.
• Participates in weekly hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to review patients on service as needed.
• Documents in EMR at point of care and meets department expectations for timely completion of documentation.
• Ensures that patient information regarding payer source is current and correct.
• Completes other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, field evaluations/admissions, triage visits and GIP coverage at adjacent sites.
• Participates in weekend rotation and holiday coverage for HopeHealth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability coverage.
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs.
• Life and long-term-disability insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing.
• A robust orientation programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Reimbursement for certifications.
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree