Admission RN

The Admissions Registered Nurse coordinates and plans admissions, provides information to health care providers, and provides skilled nursing assessment care to the patient as prescribed by the attending physician or designee and in compliance with the policies and procedures of Centrica Care Navigators. Benefits All full-time and eligible part-time employees would have the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid parental leave Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Generous paid time off 403(b) retirement savings with company match Responsibilities and Duties Requests current history and physical, prognosis, and other pertinent information from the attending physician or designee. Utilizes the nursing process to evaluate and provide professional services to the patient. Initiate orders for medications and durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the attending physician or designee; and Applies preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques as appropriate for the patient. Completes relevant clinical notes and reports findings to the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group after the initial assessment has been completed. Provides initiation visits to patient/families/caregivers in the community, in hospitals, and other places of residence who seek information about Centrica Care Navigators. Provides information about insurance, payment plans, and benefit options to allow patient/family/caregiver to make informed choices about Hospice and Hospice home health care programs. Completes reports on referral/intake activities and other data necessary to allow statistics to be collected on patient contacts. Qualifications & Expeerience Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing. BSN preferred. Maintains license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan. At least one (1) year's general nursing experience is required with current Hospice; medical, surgical, or critical care experience. Experienced in providing pain/symptom management, IV skills preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr