Registered Nurse - Hospice

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