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Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.

The admissoin nurse works with our patients and families upon admission to hospice services. Coordinates with the physicians and other team members to ensure our patient recieves great care upon admission and feels comfortable with hospice services and their assigned team. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.

Requirements

Patient Care

1. The Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of nursing process.

2. . Assesses and evaluates patient’s status

3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

5. Be familiar with the LCD guidelines for hospice eligibiity.

Communication

1. The Hospice Admission Nurse completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.

2. Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.

3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching.

7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.