Hospice RN Admission Nurse

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\ Job description for RN Admission Nurse*

Reliance Hospice, located in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a qualified RN Admissions Nurse. This position is primarily responsible for the evaluation of pre-admission information as well as onsite discussions with the patient family that will enable the nurse to determine appropriateness of services and responsible for all aspects of the admission process for new patients.

Responsibilities of the RN Admissions Nurse

• Reviews pre-admission documents and intake summary before arrival to the setting along with preparing, reviewing, and organizing chart paperwork.
• Follows admission visit design format for consistency and accurate and timely completion of evaluations, informational visits and/or admissions.
• Discussion and confirmation with patient and family regarding preferences for palliative vs. curative care and reviews criteria for admission.
• Educates patient and family about appropriate levels and aspects of Hospice services and the interdisciplinary team approach.
• Explains consents, other documents and obtains signatures as needed.
• Provides Hospice Information Handbook and discusses key designated sections; provides other literature as appropriate.
• Completes an initial assessment and discusses plan of care for first team visits, medications, when to call Hospice, safety, etc.
• Completes admission specific documentation by the end of the 4th hour after scheduled admission start time.
• Collaborates with Intake staff and contracted agencies for DME, medications, and other approved services as well as the patient's attending physician and the Hospice physician.
• Provides written report to care team members.
• Provides consultation to patients and families in home/hospital regarding services.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to culturally diverse patient, family and employee populations.
• Ability to solicit sensitive information from patients and their family.
• Respond to email and voicemail communications in a timely manner.

Requirements of the RN Admissions Nurse

• Demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful in the job as outlined in the position requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the hospice philosophy and hospice criteria for admission and the admission process.
• Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to document in an EMR system
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of California
• One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• Maintain a current CPR certification
• Current and valid driver's license
• Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Show ability to organize and prioritize workload independently

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50.00 - $56.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Application Question(s)

• Describe your weekend availability.
• Have you worked as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 1 year or have a BSN?

Experience

• Hospice or Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/

Certification

• Registered Nursing License in California (Required)

Work Location: In person