Access & Enrollment RN/Registered Nurse

Amorem
US - North Carolina - Hickory
May 19, 2024

Description:

POSITION: Admissions Nurse

REPORTS TO: Intake and Admissions Team Leader

FLSA STATUS: o exempt o non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Admit and provide direct patient care for Hospice patients

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Current NC license as a registered nurse
Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience required
Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past 3 years
CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

Requirements:

TRAINING-INITIAL AND ON-GOING:

Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
Complete Hospice orientation program
Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year including mandatory safety in-service
Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
Maintain CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in orienting new team members
Participate in quality improvement program
Adhere to strict confidentiality
Adhere to safety policy and practices
Complete employee time sheet accurately per policy
Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
Assist with updating policies and procedures as appropriate
Complete annual TB screening
Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Evaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination with interdisciplinary team
Educate the family about Hospice services
If patient is not appropriate, recommend other services available, with referrals to other community agencies as appropriate
Communicate patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team
Develop plan of care with goals defined by patient/family and Hospice team
Develop a set of interventions needed to reach goals
Perform the duties of a primary nurse as needed
Complete documentation within hours designated in policy
Coordinate same day phone calls to new admissions
Enter medications into Suncoast
Assign primary nurse, home health aides services and other services as directed by supervisor
Coordinate durable medical equipment and pharmacy, as needed, for all patients upon admission
Included in home care nurse minimal staffing days
Serve as primary nurse to patients with life expectancy of 24-48 hours
Maintain small caseload in times of high census
Provide support to patient/families as directed by supervisor

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
Visual acuity to read chart and physician's orders
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 lbs.
Ability to sit as required to perform duties
Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and a current driver's license

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