Hospice Admissions Nurse

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Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2023 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

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• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on‑the‑job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work‑life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

The Admission Nurse is responsible for the care of patients assigned by the Director of Hospice Admissions. The RN assigned will do the admission assessment for that patient, identifying patient needs and status. The RN, under the physician’s nursing order, will devise a Plan of Care to address all patient needs to provide optimal functioning.

• Present hospice services and philosophy of care to patients and families faced with the challenges of arranging end of life care.
• Perform in person assessments to determine eligibility for hospice, receive certification from the hospice physician and obtain consent for service.
• Complete admissions process, initiate plan of care and ensure immediate care needs are addressed.
• Communicate with the receiving interdisciplinary team about the goals of care, initial plan of care and patient/family expectations.
• Provide direct nursing care in a Hospice setting under the guidelines of a physician’s order.
• Perform/complete admission/start of care (SOC), recertification, evaluations, discharges and accompanying documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform a detailed assessment resulting in the development of a patient specific Plan of Care. Client clinical record documentation is done per agency policy.
• Communicate with other team members regarding the Plan of Care and continue to work with team members for the duration of the patient’s case.
• Effectively communicate with referring physician, either verbal or written, and provide accurate treatment notes and other necessary documentation.
• Document information regarding interpretation of Hospice care policy, agency philosophy, objectives, and long‑range plans.
• Prepare for patient discharge planning as soon as possible along with informing and preparing the patient, team members and physician.
• Perform ongoing observational recording/reporting of changes in patient’s condition as soon as possible to the patient’s physician, and other team members.
• Make recommendations for involving other services, as deemed necessary.
• Advise and consult with the patient’s family in the patient’s therapy program.
• Attend staff meetings at least 4 times/year.
• Document all communication with other personnel to contribute to patient’s case conference notes.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently and request supplies needed for patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information as well as co‑worker’s personal information if applicable at all times.
• Implement infection control and safety measures as appropriate.
• Consistently address patients concerns. Promote education for patients, family members and caregivers.
• Demonstrate current knowledge regarding professional career.
• Attend mandatory in‑services and maintain 100% compliance with mandatory data‑based training.
• Participate in orientation of Hospice/Home Health care staff members.
• Immediately report abuse/suspected abuse to supervisor, and DHHS or APS.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• At least one year acute…