RN, Admissions/Visits (Per Diem)

Description

The Admissions-Visits Nurse is a registered nurse and a Team member whose primary responsibility is to present FHC services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that result in the admission of appropriate patients.

Professional Duties

• Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness using medical records review and consultation with Supervisor, DPCS and Medical Director.
• Provides direct patient care and telephonic triage, as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patients response to treatments/medications.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Explain benefits of hospice program and obtain signature of informed consent.
• Admit patients, develop plan of care and complete and submit relevant paperwork in accordance with FHC policies.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate into plan of care.
• Orders DME, Medications and supplies as needed.
• Build referral source relationships to support the growth of FHC.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence.
• Assist with the continuity of care and discharge planning from facilities.
• Following admission, ensure smooth transition of new patients to case manager assigned.
• Provides skilled nursing as determined by IDG plan of care.
• Follow case manager instructions within scope of practice.
• Report changes in patient needs and status as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be accountable for your work
• Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
• See the positive in situations and in others
• Avoid gossip and negativity
• Inform patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, a help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• 1 year of RN experience. 2-3 years of hospice or home health nursing experience, preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to hospice participation.
• Able to multi-task effectively and work as a team.
• Works well independently.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Travel required. Current California driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Excellent observation, diagnostic, medication management and clinical documentation skills.

Physical Demands

• Sitting — Approximately 60% of day
• Standing — Approximately 20% of day
• Walking — Approximately 20% of day
• Lifting 0 - 40 lbs — approximately 20% of day
• Bending — Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
• Hearing/Visual Acuity — Adequate for use with computers, cell phone and tablets - Approx 50% of day
• Computer — Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work = 4 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
• Reaching — Above head 75 degrees - approximately 25%.
• Hand grip dexterity — Approximately 40% of day