Admission Nurse, RN

Position Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers

Assume primary responsibility for a patient admission including assessment if needed, calls report of admission to team

Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patients care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice

Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family

Practices Universal Precautions according to OSHA regulations and Faith Hospice policy

Develop and evaluate the plan of care

Participate in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training

Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, sharing only what needs to be shared with the interdisciplinary team in order for the patient to be adequately cared for

Maintain regular communication with the Director of Business Development, Director of Clinical Operations and Patient Care Manager in order to follow-up for every admission.

Respects patient/family rights by: (knocking on doors before entering the residence, addresses patient/family by name, allows patient to make own decisions when appropriate)

Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family. Demonstrates listening skills, offers encouragement when appropriate, adjusts care to the patients physical condition each visit

Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.

Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.

Maintain up-to-date legible patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

Instruct/Educate primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated; Contribute to patient and family counseling and education

Is prompt for admission appointment, calls if late or unable to keep appointment, keeping Admissions Coordinator informed also.

Provides hospice 101 as needed, assists patient/family signing legal paperwork for hospice admission, completes admission process and nursing assessment and reports to Admissions Coordinator upon completion of admission. Leaves report via VM for team

Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

Assist other nurse/case managers including assuming primary responsibility for patients when necessary

Attends and participates in orientation and appropriate in-services and staff meetings to improve knowledge and skills and to maintain competency.

Provide appropriate support at time of death. Reports death to appropriate physician.

Plans the administration of and/or administers medication with knowledge of actions, contraindications, side effects and desired outcomes.

Participates in agency and community programs as requested

Is available for holiday, on-call, illness and vacation coverage as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.

Additional Information: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Texas Registered Nurse License

Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language

Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the two years in an hospice setting

Valid Texas Drivers License and reliable method of transportation

Ability to work independently

Ability to adjust to changing conditions and frequent demands

Ability to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks

Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff, patients and families

Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes

Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below

Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below

Ability to comply with the Dying Persons of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures