About this role
Variable (United States of America)
Registered Nurse - Hospice
The Hospice Admissions RN is responsible for all hospice referrals in the hospital setting. Completing all processes to admit medically eligible patients to our hospice program in a variety of locations (hospital, home, nursing homes, ALF, etc.)
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program - Valid Florida license for Registered Nurse (RN) - Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; Personal car in good working order - Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Surgery or equivalent - Hospice experience preferred - Providing information/education about hospice services, end of life care, advance directives, treatment options vs. comfort care, hospice eligibility criteria, levels of care, and financial responsibility to all referrals; Admit referrals who meet eligibility - Performing patient assessment and documentation of patient eligibility and care needs - Completing admission process - Ensuring patient and patient care giver have all immediate care needs for services, equipment, medication and supplies - Providing immediate needs for pain and symptom management - Coordinating safe transfer from the hospital to alternate care locations - Perform patient assessment and documentation of the ongoing General In Patients and assist with transfer if applicable - Orienting new staff