ADMISSIONS RN

Regional Hospice is looking for an experienced Admissions RN to work with patients in the Community and at Danbury Hospital.We offer a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K Match, Vacation/Sick Time, and Company Car!The Admissions RN position is full-time, 40 hours/week rotating every other weekend. The Admissions RN is responsible for the initial coordination and management of all patient care and other services for patients and their families.Duties:Admits patients to service for HospiceDoes evaluation for perspective hospice patients as neededMakes visits to patients as neededProvides skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families.Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records.Analyzes physical, emotional psychosocial, environmental and spiritual needs.Identifies past, present, and potential problemsBegins development of a comprehensive care planPrepares plan within agency time frameCompletes paperwork required by agency, government and third-party systems.At admission, identifies patient and family needs for other home health care services.Communicates the patient’s plan of care to attending physician and other staff members.Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferredCurrently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical nursing requiredHospice / End of life / Home care experience preferredActive client contact within past three years required.Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) preferredValid, clean driver’s license Required#CB #J-18808-Ljbffr Regional-Hospice-and-Home-Care-of-