Hospice: Start of Care Registered/Admissions Nurse

Lifespark Careers•Vadnais Heights, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

Primarily responsible to plan, organize, direct home care services. Experience in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting or one (1) to two (2) years of experience in homecare experience
Current RN licensure in state
(1) year of hospice care experience required
Experience using technology including Microsoft Office, Smart Phone, Calendaring, EMR, and electronic fax
Ability to follow written instructions and type a minimum of 20 words a minute
Verification of COVID vaccine status or receiving an approved exemption

Responsibilities

Frame the discussion and builds understanding with clients that Lifespark starts with the clients’ immediate needs and wants (short term) while also working to build a longer-term plan to help the clients avoid the roller coaster of health care crisis™ thereby protecting and improving their independence and quality of life
Effectively articulate and differentiate the Lifespark Life Care Management model
Provide assurance and relief (peace of mind) to clients and families that Lifespark will effectively address their needs and wants
Make the clients feel comfortable and well-cared for
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
Initiates the plan of care
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development
Completes necessary paperwork accurate at admission and submits to medical records the same day
Completes emergency preparedness plan with client/caregiver at admission visit
Communicates with IDT post admission or non-admission including client status and a summary of the plan of care for client
Ensure positive/professional communication on team
Introduction/Establish Rapport
Customer service resolution; escalate concerns
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
Honors Client Confidentiality, Rights, Privacy, and Reporting Maltreatment Expectations
Understands and Accepts Clients’ Diagnosis
Understands and accepts emotional needs of client
Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors
Follows all emergency preparedness and response procedures
Identifies home safety issues and cascades info to the IDT
Notifies IDT of emergency preparedness plan
Demonstrates proper procedures for handling, lifting, and transfers
Enters complaints, occurrences into EMR as necessary at skilled visits
Ensures education on how to use equipment safely is completed at admission and that medical supplies are ordered
Plots necessary supervisory visits per regulations
Thoroughly reconciles all medications
Completes all documentation by 10am the day following the admission or skilled visit
Complete orientation and annual training requirements
Promote safety in the workplace through real time coaching, participation in safety awareness training
Participate in After Hours on-call program
Other duties as assigned