What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Registered Nurse position at Continuum Hospice?
Overview
Continuum Hospice is currently hiring a Per Diem Compassionate Admission Nurses (RN) to provide patient care in and around the Napa & Solano Area!
Our Admission Nurses (RN) are responsible for assuring that the Hospice programs are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a Patient's home or in a health care facility. This position works with the intake team, referring physician, and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care.
Continuum Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.
We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- GENEROUS time-off package (20 days PTO & 9 Holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
- Wellness & Discount Programs
- Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement
If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!
Responsibilities
- Reviews clinical referral information and responds to request and inquires as appropriate. Collaborates with Patient Care Manager regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
- Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to the hospice; conducting pre-assessments visits in the home or healthcare facility as necessary.
- Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and the Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that the necessary certifications are obtained.
- Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients. Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families. Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals.
- Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by Patient Care Manager and Program Director.
Qualifications
- Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing; OR
- One (1) year experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
- Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
- Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- CMS requires that all patient-facing staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or medical exemption. This important rule is required for all healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid.
