Admissions Rn

Qualifications

• BLS certificate

• Excellent organizational skills to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously

• Ability to accommodate multi-faith beliefs and backgrounds of patients/families

• Ability to function as part of interdisciplinary team

• Must have reliable, insured vehicle and valid Texas Driver’s license

• Bachelor's (preferred)/ADN with 4yrs of experience. 

• Current CPR certification (Required)

• Current RN license to practice in the state of Texas (Required)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources and prospective clients regarding hospice services and appropriate admission criteria

• Handle initial physical and emotional assessment of the patient/family upon admission and reviews the hospice concept with them

• Develop a detailed, written POC for each patient admitted in conjunction with the IDG, patient, family and attending physician

• Explain to patient and family what items hospice pays including a review of the medications list

• Instruct patient/family about appropriate techniques for care of the patient

• Communicate with PCM, patient DME, HHS and medication needs

• Communicate to the IDT report on new admissions and prioritizes needs

• Participate in orientation of staff and continued education of medical students, nursing students, and other health care professionals including community as appropriate

• Assist with routine visits if no admissions are scheduled for the day

• Perform other job related duties as required and/or requested by management