At Community Hospice & Health Services and its affiliates, Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. (herein referred to collectively as “CHHS”) you will find a family-based and compassionate work environment. Our goal is to provide a wonderful work experience that allows our employees to thrive by feeling engaged and fulfilled each day. CHHS is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice and community-based palliative care provider in the Central Valley.
We are proud to indicate that CHHS has been supporting and providing compassionate and quality services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. CHHS is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accredited Program).
Admissions Registered Nurse Full time position. 10 hour shifts from 12:00pm to 10:30pm. Includes every other weekend and some holidays.
Department: Patient Care Services
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Manager
SUMMARY: The RN Admission Nurse works under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager who oversees the admission of patients to hospice care services. The RN Admission Nurse provides informed consent for hospice services, performs the initial admission assessment, is responsible for the initial ordering of medications and supplies, while reinforcing the education patient/family has received regarding the scope of the hospice care and the role of the hospice care team members. When not performing admissions, the RN Admission Nurse works with the other teams to fulfill a variety of nursing needs for current patients/families enrolled in hospice care services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for providing informed consent for hospice services, nursing assessment and initial care planning prior to and during the hospice admission process.
- Responsible for evaluation of patient condition, assessing patient current condition and recent history to assist team in evaluating appropriateness for hospice services.
- Responsible to make triage calls/visits when no admissions are assigned during scheduled work hours.
- Maintain regular communication with Patient Care Manager and keep informed of any unusual or problematic patient/family issues effecting the admission process and ongoing patient care.
- Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice team members and other community agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of the initial assessment and plan of care.
- Perform scheduled home visits to assess needs; teach caregivers pain management, symptom control and patient care skills; and provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to the patient/family.
- Attend death events and provide appropriate support at time of death.
- Participate in Community Hospice & Health Services orientation and supervision of students.
- Attend nursing department meetings, All Staff meetings, and required in-services.
- Follows all Community Hospice & Health Services policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA.
- Maintain RN license in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and must act only within the scope of his or her state license. All personnel qualifications must be kept current at all times.
Other Functions:
- Maintain a professional appearance of self and working area; exhibit appropriate behavior with guests and clients, i.e., courteous, thoughtful and professional at all times.
- Other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise meet the needs of the organization.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe environment for patients/families, and a safe working environment for self and coworkers.
- Performs job duties and interacts with patients/families, Community Hospice & Health Services staff, and community members in a courteous and professional manner.
- Maintains all required confidentiality and privacy requirements of both the organization and the regulatory agencies that have oversight of and for Community Hospice & Health Services.
