RN Admissions Nurse Hospice

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by VNA of the Treasure Coast
Vero Beach, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking an Admisions RN to work with Hospice. Join our compassionate, dedicated Admissions team in bringing comfort, caring and relief to patients and their families. Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida. Hospice experience is strongly preferred but applicants with two years recent acute care experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify patient/family needs and provide admission services in accordance with the federal and state guidelines.

2. Assumes primary responsibility for initial patient/family education related to hospice election, services and hospice coverage as it relates to the hospice diagnosis. Initiate communication with attending physicians, Interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other agencies, needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family and their immediate needs.

3. Maintain regular communication with the RN Patient Care Manager and the hospice team coordinator/scheduler to review caseload.

4. Inform the RN Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

5. Obtain up-to-date medical records, seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care, and obtain additional knowledge that supports hospice eligibility and end of life prognosis. 

6. Meet with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.

7. Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement if indicated.

8. Participate in QAPI programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.

9. In a timely manner obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that substantiate hospice eligibility. 

Qualifications:

Must hold current licensure as an RN in the State of Florida.

Previous Hospice experience strongly preferred.

One years prior experience in an acute care or hospice setting required.

#indspn

Reference: 200043659

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RN Admissions Nurse Hospice

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by VNA of the Treasure Coast

Vero Beach, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking an Admisions RN to work with Hospice. Join our compassionate, dedicated Admissions team in bringing comfort, caring and relief to patients and their families. Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida. Hospice experience is strongly preferred but applicants with two years recent acute care experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify patient/family needs and provide admission services in accordance with the federal and state guidelines.

2. Assumes primary responsibility for initial patient/family education related to hospice election, services and hospice coverage as it relates to the hospice diagnosis. Initiate communication with attending physicians, Interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other agencies, needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family and their immediate needs.

3. Maintain regular communication with the RN Patient Care Manager and the hospice team coordinator/scheduler to review caseload.

4. Inform the RN Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

5. Obtain up-to-date medical records, seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care, and obtain additional knowledge that supports hospice eligibility and end of life prognosis. 

6. Meet with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.

7. Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement if indicated.

8. Participate in QAPI programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.

9. In a timely manner obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that substantiate hospice eligibility. 

Qualifications:

Must hold current licensure as an RN in the State of Florida.

Previous Hospice experience strongly preferred.

One years prior experience in an acute care or hospice setting required.

#indspn

Reference: 200043659

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