Hospice Admission RN

 Serving Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

We're seeking an exceptional Hospice Admission RN who is dedicated to conducting new patient evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility, along with re-certifications for existing patients as required. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and providing hospice care to meet the identified needs of patients and their families. It's essential to adhere to Interim HealthCare Hospice policies and procedures, recognized standards of nursing practice as well as relevant laws and regulations.

As a Hospice Admission RN, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Performs new evals / assessments, as well as patient recertifications, follow up visits and deaths, as needed
• Exceptional understanding of hospice regulations.
• Ability to review admission paperwork with the patient/family in a manner that allows the patient to understand requirements and expectations.
• Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms.
• Works closely with BDRs for informational and urgent evaluation needs.
• Initiates and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), the patient/family and the attending physician.
• Makes necessary revisions to the plan of care as needed.
• Provides detailed report to Hospice Team, MD and BRD following each assessment.
• Primarily responsible for the coordination of care among IDG members and other healthcare providers external to the IDG, to ensure the implementation of the IDG plan of care to guide the delivery of services and achieve the goals of hospice care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
• Ensures that equipment, supplies, drugs and biologicals and other necessary items and services are ordered/available.
• Provides education and interventions to support the effective management of the patient’s pain and other physical symptoms as well as assesses the patient/family’s response to intervention and treatment.
• Productivity of 10 SOCs per week (or equivalent)
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the office on-call policy.
• Actively participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

A few must-haves for Hospice Admission RN:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a RN in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
• Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS.
• If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.
• If a state standard exists that is higher than these education/experience requirements, the state standard supersedes these qualifications.
• One (1) year of hospice care experience.
• CPR certification
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance. 

Our Hospice Admission RN enjoys some excellent benefits:

• Competitive Pay $80K to $86K DOE 
• Weekly Pay
• 1:1 ratio
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance.
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs.
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through ECPI.
• Medical, Dental, Vison, PTO, holiday pay
• Insperity Perks: Earned Wage Access, Banking and Card Member Discounts, Cashback, and More

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Aides (HHAs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates HHAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

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