The Hospice Admissions Nurse is responsible for facilitating the admission process for new patients, ensuring their smooth transition into hospice care, and providing high-quality nursing care. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to patients and their families.
Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, Flexible Schedule
Benefits: Mileage reimbursement, Per Visit Pay
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct thorough assessments of incoming patients to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for new patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and caregivers to provide information about the hospice admissions process, policies, and available services.
- Complete admission paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records.
- Coordinate with other hospice disciplines, such as social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to arrange for necessary assessments and services for new admissions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, following established medication administration protocols and best practices for pain and symptom management.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during the admission process and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Provide emotional support, comfort, and reassurance to patients and their families during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to admission processes, documentation, and patient rights.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or Hospice Director.
