RN Admissions

The Elizabeth Hospice • Escondido, CA

9d • $45 - $61

About The Position

The RN Admissions nurse is responsible for the initial patient assessment and development of a plan of care upon admission for patients across the life span, including perinatal, pediatric, and adult patients. The nurse provides information about hospice services to potential patients and referral sources, and offers community education as needed. The role includes skilled nursing assessment and hospice care planning to maximize comfort for patients and families in accordance with The Elizabeth Hospice standards.

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Group, the RN collaborates with the patient’s healthcare team to support continuity of care across settings. The position serves North San Diego County and South Riverside, with travel to patient visits and flexibility to cover other San Diego County territories as needed. The schedule is full-time, four 10-hour shifts from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including a possible weekend shift. The hourly salary range is $45.00–$61.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 12 months of experience as a hospice nurse is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current California RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Negative TB skin test.
• Computer skills, including word processing.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Travel to patient visits is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 12 months of experience as a hospice nurse.
• Certification as a hospice nurse.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Perform visits as needed to assess and evaluate patients’ medical conditions, gather historical data, and assess needs.
• Assist with discharges from hospitals or facilities to the hospice care site and perform hospice admissions and other assigned hospice nursing visits.
• Advocate for patients and families and incorporate their care preferences into the hospice plan of care.
• Manage time effectively to meet departmental expectations for admissions.
• Direct care provided by LVNs and HAs in accordance with patient plans of care, and supervise those services according to The Elizabeth Hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and evaluate each patient to determine the appropriate plan of care and obtain relevant information and supporting documentation.
• Assess immediate patient and family care and symptom-management needs, as well as needs for psychosocial, emotional, bereavement, and volunteer support.
• Consult with the patient’s chosen attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director or physician designee, and other medical personnel.
• Develop hospice plans of care and communicate initial assessments, admission and financial information, plans of care, and changes to the Interdisciplinary Group for assigned cases.
• Provide appropriate follow-up to outside case managers regarding insurance and authorizations.
• Review borderline or complex cases according to protocol and adhere to the Non-Admit Policy.
• Coordinate hospice admissions with other facilities and assist with implementation and coordination of services.
• Manage patient symptoms effectively.
• Participate in training and mentoring new staff.
• Stay current with department policies and procedures and adhere to Elizabeth-way standards.
• Collaborate across teams and departments to help resolve issues and complaints arising during the admission process.
• Build and maintain relationships with community referral sources, including hospitals and facilities, and participate in community education and marketing activities.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities to improve hospice care and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Adhere to related regulatory requirements and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hospice industry compensation.
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Supportive work culture that encourages work-life balance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Employee development program managed by an in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Monthly mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree