Admissions RN - (Hospice)

Admissions Registered Nurse - Hospice

MorseLife West Palm Beach, FL

Location: 4847 David S. Mack Dr West Palm Beach, FL, 33417

Minimum Experience: 2 Years

Required Degree: 4 Year Degree

Travel: 50%

Position Summary: The Admissions Nurse is responsible for assuring that 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
• Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to hospice, conducting pre-assessment visits in the home or health care facility as necessary.
• Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that necessary certifications are obtained.
• Keeps the Intake Department informed about progress of referral/admission.
• 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.
• Utilizes computer skills to access medication information and document in electronic medical record as required.
• Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Shares essential patient information with all members to coordinate care.
• Collaborates with other members of the IDT in coordinating care to be efficient and financially responsible.
• Makes appropriate referrals for other discipline services and medical equipment/supply companies to meet patient care needs in a timely manner. Coordinates care of patients with a variety of disciplines and community resources, both internal and external in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Completes and submits documentation within agency timeliness policies that is complete, legible, and clearly reflects care given.
• Provides hands on nursing care for a diverse group of patients as assigned.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for the hospice care in all settings including regulatory/reimbursement guidelines and integrates into clinical practice.
• Participates in weekend, holiday and on-call coverage as necessary.

Other Job Functions:

• Assesses, evaluates and responds to patient situations quickly. Administers emergency care as needed.
• Shares expertise with others through in-service and collaboration.
• Works with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values on patient or family maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive attitude towards customers and co-workers.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities of position in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• Represents HSM to the community in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates effective listening skills when communicating with others.
• Meets standards for continuing education hours.
• Participates in daily shift report, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and quality assurance and program improvement activities.
• Offers suggestions to improve policies, procedures, and services in appropriate manner and time.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and safe working techniques.
• Reports unsafe environments/practices to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and support of agency's safety and OSHA policies.
• Demonstrates use of safety judgment on a case-by-case basis.
• Reports patient and employee incidents according to Agency protocols.
• Participates in department and Agency projects and committees as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility, versatility and a positive attitude in integrating additional duties.
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services, unless excused in advance by Supervisor.
• Portrays a positive attitude towards the Agency by supporting its mission, vision, values, policies and procedures.
• Acts in a manner consistent with the Code of Conduct outlined in the Agency's Corporate Compliance Program.
• Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related Agency policy.
• Adheres to all Agency, State, and Federal policies and procedures, laws, and regulations which are relevant to job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Experience: Minimum of two years of nursing experience required; intake, home care, hospice and/or oncology nursing experience preferred.
• License/Certification: Registered Nurse licensure by the State of Florida; valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.

Required Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

• Ability to stay calm and effective during times of stress, such as when interacting with confused or distressed callers, during emergency situations, during busy times, etc.
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating with other team members.
• Ability to work with patients/families of all ages.

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.