Registered Nurse - Hospice
About The Position
The Hospice Admissions RN is responsible for all hospice referrals in the hospital setting. Completing all processes to admit medically eligible patients to our hospice program in a variety of locations (hospital, home, nursing homes, ALF, etc.). Providing information/education about hospice services, end of life care, advance directives, treatment options vs. comfort care, hospice eligibility criteria, levels of care, and financial responsibility to all referrals; Admit referrals who meet eligibility. Performing patient assessment and documentation of patient eligibility and care needs. Completing admission process. Ensuring patient and patient care giver have all immediate care needs for services, equipment, medication and supplies. Providing immediate needs for pain and symptom management. Coordinating safe transfer from the hospital to alternate care locations. Perform patient assessment and documentation of the ongoing General In Patients and assist with transfer if applicable. Orienting new staff.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program
- Valid Florida license for Registered Nurse (RN)
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Personal car in good working order
- Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Surgery or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all hospice referrals in the hospital setting.
- Completing all processes to admit medically eligible patients to our hospice program in a variety of locations (hospital, home, nursing homes, ALF, etc.).
- Providing information/education about hospice services, end of life care, advance directives, treatment options vs. comfort care, hospice eligibility criteria, levels of care, and financial responsibility to all referrals.
- Admit referrals who meet eligibility.
- Performing patient assessment and documentation of patient eligibility and care needs.
- Completing admission process.
- Ensuring patient and patient care giver have all immediate care needs for services, equipment, medication and supplies.
- Providing immediate needs for pain and symptom management.
- Coordinating safe transfer from the hospital to alternate care locations.
- Perform patient assessment and documentation of the ongoing General In Patients and assist with transfer if applicable.
- Orienting new staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
