About this opportunity
Choice Hospice, Inc. lists this Hospice Field RN - Registered Nurse Admissions opportunity in greenwood village, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hospice Field RN - Registered Nurse Admissions
Full-Time CO - Greenwood Village Hospice Branch, Greenwood Village, CO, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 6123
Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually
This nurse evaluates and admits hospice patients who require short-term, intensive symptom management in an inpatient setting.
Assessing eligibility for hospice and the GIP level of care
Completing admission documentation and obtaining required consents
Developing the initial plan of care
Coordinating with physicians, hospice staff, facilities, patients, and families
Educating families about hospice services and expectations
Supporting patients experiencing uncontrolled pain or other acute symptoms
As a Hospice RN , you will:
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
Requirements
Current RN License
CPR Certification
Valid Driver's License
Valid Auto Insurance
At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
401k You're eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately /Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
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Who can apply
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