Registered Nurse for Hospice Care

divh2Admissions Nurse Opportunity/h2pEmunah Hospice of King David is seeking a new admissions nurse to join our growing hospice team./ppOur core values of excellence, compassion, integrity, service, and stewardship create the highest standards of care for our residents, clients, and guests. We seek those who share this commitment to guest service, accountability for attendance and punctuality, and a dedication to continuous learning and growth./ppA hospice admissions nurse is a registered nurse responsible for evaluating patients for hospice eligibility, coordinating the admission process, and ensuring a smooth transition into hospice care./ppstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/pullistrongPatient Assessment Eligibility/strong/liulliConduct comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments/liliDetermine eligibility for hospice based on criteria (often guided by Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services regulations)/liliCollaborate with physicians to confirm prognosis (typically 6 months or less)/li/ullistrongAdmission Process/strong/liulliExplain hospice philosophy, services, and goals of care to patients and families/liliObtain informed consent and complete admission paperwork/liliInitiate the plan of care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team/li/ullistrongCare Coordination/strong/liulliCommunicate with doctors, case managers, hospitals, and families/liliArrange for equipment, medications, and initial visits/liliEnsure continuity of care during the transition/li/ullistrongDocumentation Compliance/strong/liulliMaintain accurate, timely clinical documentation/liliEnsure compliance with regulatory standards (Medicare, state laws, agency policies)/li/ullistrongPatient Family Education/strong/liulliEducate on symptom management, disease progression, and what to expect/liliProvide emotional support during a difficult transition/li/ul/ulpstrongQualifications/strong/pulliActive RN license/lili12+ years of clinical nursing experience (often hospice, palliative care, ICU, or med-surg preferred)/liliStrong assessment and communication skills/liliAbility to handle sensitive conversations with empathy/li/ulpstrongWork Environment/strong/pulliHome visits, hospitals, nursing homes, or hospice facilities/liliFlexible or irregular hours (admissions can be urgent)/li/ulpstrongSkills That Matter Most/strong/pulliClinical judgment and critical thinking/liliCompassion and emotional resilience/liliCommunication and teaching ability/liliTime management and autonomy/li/ul/div

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