Hospice Admissions RN

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** Company:
** Providence at Home with Compassus
* THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING POSITION*
* · DAY SHIFT
* · 4 days per week, 10 Hour Shifts
* · FULL TIME
** Position Summary
** Join a team where compassionate care meets clinical excellence with Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in the field of home-based hospice and palliative services. We are currently seeking a Hospice Admissions - Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about delivering person-centered care in the home environment. In this meaningful role, you’ll will be the first clinician that patients and families meet as part of the care team.

By providing professional nursing care grounded in the full nursing process, you’ll be setting the groundwork for the Interdisciplinary Care Team to develop and direct individualized plans of care. You will assess patients for Hospice eligibility in partnership with the Hospice Medical Director and as part of the admissions process, you will complete a full comprehensive assessment to set-up the plan of care including history and physical, medication reconciliation, and any supplies that need to be ordered to initiate the patient’s transition on to service.

While supporting patients and families, you’ll bring expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping patients live with dignity and comfort during end-of-life care.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs Hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education / experience.
** Position Specific Responsibilities**
* · Review and support determination of Hospice appropriateness in collaboration with Medical Director according to Hospice eligibility standards.
* · Complete comprehensive assessment of patient and family to initiate Hospice plan of care.
* · Provides a complete physical assessment and history and provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
* · Writing and initiating the Start of Care in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director and Director of Clinical Services.
* · May administer medications and treatments as directed by the Hospice Medical Director during initial assessment to support patient’s symptom management.
* · Maintains productivity standards as set by organization guidelines.
* · Set the patient and family up for success as initiator of Hospice Services for primary Care Team.
** Documentation/Information Management:**
* · Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
* · Participates in orientation, education, and development of team members.
* · Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
** Education and/or Experience*
* · Required - Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
· Preferred - 1 year experience practicing as a registered nurse. Experience as a Hospice CNA or Hospice LPN will be considered.
** Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations*
* · Required - Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as a Registered Nurse.
· Required – Within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).
** Physical Demands and Work Environment:
** The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of…