What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Nurse Thursday, Friday Saturday 3/12's position at Infinity Hospice Care?
Job Details
Description
*Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3- 12's
Responsibilities:
As a member of the clinical team, explain Infinity Hospice Care’s services to patients and families in a manner that result in the admission of appropriate patients. Interact with patients, families, and referral sources as needed. Work closely with patient care team(s); may be included in patient care activities as required from time to time. Oversee pending patients and routinely follow the progress of prospective patients. This position reports directly to the
Director of Patient Care Services.
1. Visit patients and families in their place of residence or in the hospital to assess for appropriateness, explain services, monitor condition, or admit to hospice services in accordance with the admission procedure.
2. Obtain and record all data related to the referral and admission process. Prepare and
develop initial plan of care with input from Clinical Coordinator.
3. Provide complete and timely verbal and written communications regarding referrals and the status of potential admissions to the Clinical Coordinator and other members of the hospice team as appropriate.
4. Return and manage phone, voice mail messages and emails in a timely manner.
5. Participate in department meetings, team meetings, briefings, in-services, committees and other related activities as requested.
6. Assure compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
7. Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
8. Make routine nursing visits as directed.
9. Participate in evening/weekend on-call and overtime as required, conducting on-call services in a competent and responsive manner.
10. Regular attendance is to be maintained.
11. Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company’s mission.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered RN from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. At least 1 to 2 years experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1 year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required.
Salary : $39 - $45