Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. 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