What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Hospice Admissions position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Role: Registered Nurse for Hospice Admissions
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive hospice admissions assessments
- Verify patient eligibility and obtain necessary consents
- Develop initial care plans tailored to patient needs
- Coordinate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure safe medication management and effective symptom control
- Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems
- Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate within a growth-oriented team environment
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication skills with patients and families
- Proficiency in EMR documentation
- Knowledge of hospice care standards and safety protocols
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team