Admission RN, Full-time (Sign-on Bonus Available)
- Utilizing expert level clinical decision making, assess and develop patient plan of care for all elective, urgent and emergent admissions.
- Coordinate with patient, patient’s family members, physicians, Hospice supervisors and/or clinical staff when requirements of admission are not met/authorized, requiring facilitation of alternative care arrangements, physician/administrative override, or delay in service.
- Collect accurate and viable patient insurance information, and escalate all self-pay patients through the appropriate financial screening process
- Plan, provide, supervise and document safe, competent, and compassionate hospice nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, TL established policies and procedures, and related regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings
- Provide and document appropriate end of life information and education to patients and their families relevant to the care of each patient served.
- Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
- Responsible for professionally managing time, people and technology.
- Monitors and manages the appropriate use of patients’ medical equipment, supplies and medications.
- Collaborates with other Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) members to determine the patient’s level of care and coordinate the appropriate utilization of contract services.
- Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees of all disciplines.
- Works collaboratively with IDG and other Transitions LifeCare (TL) departments in achieving patient care goals.
- Obtain and maintain current knowledge of best practices related to end of life care.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.
- Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Adheres to CMS and state guidelines and nursing standards of practice.
- Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics.
- Registered Nurse with current NC license; BSN preferred
- Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience. Hospice and/or home health or nursing home experience or equivalent preferred.
- Requires expert level analysis of patient clinical information and formulation of an accurate assessment of the patient and his/her condition.
- Expert in medical terminology and clinical data interpretation.
- Hospice Nurse Certification (CHPN) preferred.
- Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.
- Strong computer skills required; experience with Netsmart, Outlook, and Office 365 preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must be able to travel to, enter and function in the homes/facility of any patient/family in the service area to assess and provide care to all patients.
- May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient/family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.
- Workdays and scheduled hours with weekend and holiday commitments as outlined in Employee Information Agreement.
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