RN Admission Nurse

Description Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference? Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all? Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family. The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present ANCHOR HEALTH services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process
2. Admissions Registered Nurse evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
3. Admissions Registered Nurse Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
4. Admissions Registered Nurse analyzes data collected by the admission staff or ANCHOR HEALTH clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders
5. Admissions Registered Nurse builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with ANCHOR HEALTH.
6. Admissions Registered Nurse maintains clinical and professional competence.
7. Admissions Registered Nurse takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
8. Admissions Registered Nurse utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients’ family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse has knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
2. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
3. Admissions Registered Nurse has a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. 4. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Admissions Registered Nurse is expected to have strong presentation skills. 5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. 6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Benefits Include: Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Paid Time Off Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends. Hourly Rates from $58/hour and up dependent on experience as Hospice RN #J-18808-Ljbffr Anchor Health