Weekend Admission Nurse

Longleaf Hospice LLC•Tucker, GA

About The Position

Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care is a locally owned hospice provider with offices in Atlanta, Covington, and Roswell. It offers end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses in the communities it serves, integrating and addressing the diverse needs of patients and their families. The Admission Nurse conducts consultation and admission visits to assess patient and family needs. The nurse collaborates with the patient’s attending physician and the Hospice physician to determine clinical eligibility for hospice care, carries out the admission process and initial care, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary group to support continuity of care.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia.
Current and continued CPR certification.
At least two years of recent hospice experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable, insured automobile for work travel.
Willingness to complete admissions throughout Longleaf Hospice’s entire service area.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the patient’s attending physician and Hospice physician to help determine the patient’s clinical eligibility for hospice care.
Assess the patient’s medical status, plan and teach, and implement immediate medical interventions on the day of admission as prescribed by physician orders.
Coordinate all aspects of patient care in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments as needed.
Develop and update the Plan of Care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary group, physicians, and patient or family.
Contribute to counseling and education for patients and families.
Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement program and Hospice-sponsored in-service activities.
Coordinate medications and durable medical equipment needs for same-day delivery.
Complete all elements of the admission process and the first 24 hours of care.
Complete timely administrative work related to admissions, clinical records, the Plan of Care, and mandatory abuse reporting.
Communicate admission information, issues, and concerns in patient care meetings to support smooth transitions and continuity of care, including providing a detailed report to the assigned Case Manager and other assigned disciplines.
Provide consultation and emotional and physical support to patients and families regarding Hospice services and disease processes.
Perform routine nursing visits when requested.