RN Admissions - FT *Sign On Bonus*

JOB TITLE: RN Admissions                                                                                                                 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Identify, assess and admit appropriate patients for hospice services.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

REPORTS TO: Team Leader, Admissions

SUPERVISES: None

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs admissions process. (80%)
  • Accepts patient referral, visits patient in residential, nursing home or hospital setting.
  • Performs assessments, i.e. vital signs, pain assessment, breath sounds, etc.
  • Determines appropriateness for admissions.
  • Completes documentation for admission to services if appropriate.
  • Consults with supervisors, MDs, etc. regarding appropriateness for hospice services.
  • Refers patient back to referral source for additional follow-up as needed.
  • Teaches patient and caregivers (including nursing home staff) on end-of-life care – e.g. disease process, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use, side effects, etc.
  • Initiates Plan of Care.
  • Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.

• Coordinates patient care. (20%)
  • Initiates coordination of personal care, DME, and obtaining medications and medical supplies.
  • Documents in a timely manner patient assessments, patient contacts, physician orders and progress notes.
  • Acts as a liaison between patient and physicians, other care team members and referral sources.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record required.
• CPR certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year previous hospice nursing experience preferred.