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Care Initiatives Hospice - Waterloo
Hospice RN - Admission Nurse
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What they do
A Hospice Registered Nurse provides care to patients who are terminally ill or at the end of their lives. Provides care needed to keep patients comfortable, and provides clinical and emotional support for family caregivers. Works in hospice facilities and private homes.
$71,822 / year median in Iowa
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Are you a compassionate Hospice Nurse seeking to make a profound impact on the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Admissions Nurse, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Hospice Admissions Nurse's go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs. At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The Admissions Nurse is responsible for facilitating patient transitions of care during admission which includes coordination with Central Intake, Clinical Manager, Program Director and Community Representative. A qualified admissions nurse is a licensed RN that will provide visit support to new admissions under our hospice care. This role requires working Monday through Friday, from 9:00a.m. to 5:030p.m. Hours could change based off Admission needs. Key responsibilities of the Hospice Admissions Nurse Provide nursing services to Care Initiatives Hospice patients, through visits that may include telephonic and in-person management of patients, families, caregivers and referral or community sources. Establish positive relationships with community sources with the intent to enhance and expedite patient admissions and coordination of care, medications, equipment, and supplies. Determine immediate needs and initial assessment, share findings with the RN-Case Manager and collaborate care with the IDT. Provide visits to assess ongoing patients' needs, revise care plans as needed and communicate patient assessments to the team, when not doing admissions. Provide clinical services to patients and families that address goals of the care plan. Prepare clinical and progress notes; maintain clinical records; coordinate services and inform physician and other personnel of changes in patient condition and needs. Communicate with staff and necessary resources to coordinate services for patients and families. What is takes to become a