What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT & PRN Hospice Admissions RN - WE'RE GROWING! position at Houston Hospice?
At Houston Hospice, we believe that the heart of our organization are the people who work here. Since 1980, we’ve grown to become the oldest and largest independent nonprofit hospice in the Greater Houston area. What truly defines us is our commitment to walking alongside patients and their families during some of life’s most tender moments. Our mission is simple: to provide uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients of all ages and their families.
Serving the 13 counties that surround the Houston area, we are committed to being the highest quality hospice provider wherever we serve.
We focus on caring, not curing. Our approach is grounded in teamwork and trust by bringing together skilled healthcare professionals who all share a common purpose: to bring those on our service comfort, dignity, and peace. Whether care is provided in a family’s home, in a long-term care facility, or in our IPU in the Texas Medical Center, our team is dedicated to meeting patients where they are, both physically and emotionally. Our doctors and nurses are experts in easing pain and managing complex symptoms of life-limiting illnesses. The work we do allows our patients and families to focus on what matters most: being together.
Summary:
We are seeking a candidate to provide full-cycle admission process to potential patients and families. This includes providing hospice education, consent documentation, comprehensive nursing assessment, and development/implementation of initial plan of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a 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 an inter-disciplinary team.
- Ability to travel to multi-work locations during workday.
- Must have reliable, insured vehicle and valid Texas Driver’s license.
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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