Summary:

We are seeking a candidate to provide information about hospice services to potential patients and families; admits patients to the program and completes admissions paperwork; completes comprehensive nursing assessment, initial plan of care and implementation of interventions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Texas license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in basic life support.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to accommodate multi-faith beliefs and backgrounds of patients/families.
• Ability to function as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel to multi-work locations during workday.
• Must have reliable, insured vehicle and valid Texas Driver’s license.
• This position is schedule for (4) 10 hour shifts per week

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources and prospective clients regarding hospice services and appropriate admission criteria.
• Handle initial physical and emotional assessment of the patient/family upon admission and reviews the hospice concept with them.
• Develop a detailed, written POC for each patient admitted in conjunction with the IDG, patient, family and attending physician.
• Explain to patient and family what items hospice pays including a review of the medications list.
• Instruct patient/family about appropriate techniques for care of the patient.
• Complete all consents and legal documents accurately and concisely.
• Communicate with PCM, patient DME, HHS and medication needs.
• Establish the Home Chart with appropriate documents.
• Communicate to the IDT report on new admissions and prioritizes needs.
• Participate in orientation of staff and continued education of medical students, nursing students, and other health care professionals including community as appropriate.
• Assist with routine visits if no admissions are scheduled for the day.
• Document professionally, accurately, timely and according to established standards.
• Understand and adhere to organizational privacy practices and compliance programs.
• Assists in providing service that fosters the organization’s mission, values, vision and goals.
• Perform other job related duties as required and/or requested by management.

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