WEEKEND ADMISSION NURSE
About The Position
The Weekend Admission Nurse position is per diem and works 16 hours on the weekend. We are looking for 2 individuals to be able to rotate weekends. Work location is on the road to private residences, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, group homes--wherever the patients currently reside. The Weekend Admission Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating admissions during weekends to ensure seamless care delivery. Specific tasks include: - Admits patients to service for Hospice and Home Health Care - Does evaluation for perspective hospice patients as needed - Educates patients and families about hospice services and symptom management - Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records. - Analyzes physical, emotional, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs. - Identifies past, present, and potential problems - Develops a comprehensive care plan and communicates to attending physician and other staff members -Completes paperwork required by agency, government, and third-party payer systems. - Makes routine visits to patients as needed
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
- Registered Professional Nurse with a current license in the State of Connecticut.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a staff nurse in a hospital and/or home health care agency and at least 1 year in hospice required.
- Valid, clean driver's license & transportation required (may be eligible for an agency vehicle if available.)
Nice To Haves
- Prior admissions experience helpful!
- Certified Hospice & Palliative Nursing credential desired.
Responsibilities
- Admits patients to service for Hospice and Home Health Care
- Does evaluation for perspective hospice patients as needed
- Educates patients and families about hospice services and symptom management
- Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records.
- Analyzes physical, emotional, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs.
- Identifies past, present, and potential problems
- Develops a comprehensive care plan and communicates to attending physician and other staff members
- Completes paperwork required by agency, government, and third-party payer systems.
- Makes routine visits to patients as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
