Hospice Admissions Nurse

Description

Are you looking for a company that treats you like family instead of just another employee. Are you looking to work with clinicians that are just as patient focused and compassionate as you? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your Nursing career with a company that promotes upward mobility? If so, Blossom Ridge is the place for you!

We are in need of an Admissions Nurse to join our growing Hospice team!

Shift: Monday-Friday 11am- 8pm

Hourly Position: $55-$58 DOE

Benefits Include:

2 weeks paid vacation.

401K+ Matching

$1 for $1 matching FSA

100% Medical benefit coverage for the employee

and more!

Job Summary:

Coordinate and supervise LVNs and HHAs in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Responsibilities/essential functions:

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. (*= essential job function)

• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to request and inquires as appropriate. Collaborates with Patient Care Manager regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to the hospice; conducting pre-assessments visits in the home or healthcare facility as necessary.
• Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and the Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that the necessary certifications are obtained.
• Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients. Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families. Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals.
• Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by Patient Care Manager and Program Director.
• Demonstrate ability to work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
• Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patients’ needs and progress on a regular basis. *
• Initiate the plan of care under doctors’ orders. *
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient. *
• Observe, assess, and document symptoms. *
• Monitor reactions and patient progress. *
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans. *
• Educate patients and caregiver on techniques for in home health care. *
• Coordinate patient services. *
• Supervise LVNs and HHAs. *
• Notify the physician and other personnel (DPCS, PT, Case Manager) of change in the patient’s condition. *
• Perform skill outline in the agencies approved policy and procedure manual. *
• Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met. *
• Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care. *
• Update clinical records according to policy and procedures. *
• Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually. *
• Provide onsite supervision of LVN/HHA. *
• Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations. *

Requirements

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Environmental Elements:

• Be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current license.
• One year of prior professional nursing experience

Preferred Experience:

• Hospice Experience
• Intermediate Computer skills
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medical regulation

In order to be considered for employment, all applicants must have the following:

• Minimum of 1 year of prior professional nursing experience required.
• Driver's License and Reliable Transportation
• Current Automobile Insurance