Admissions Nurse (RN)
Company: Hospice Of Holland Inc
Location: Holland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
As an Admissions Nurse your primary task is to complete the
admissions process for incoming hospice patients. You would also
educate potential patients, their family members and their
caregivers on the benefits of hospice and help guide them at a very
difficult time.If you enjoy engaging with patients and families,
educating them and guiding them during a difficult time, then this
position might be right for you. It's not just a job, it's a
calling and it requires the right kind of person with a unique set
of skills.The salary range for the Admissions Nurse - RN is between
$28.75 and $37.50 with a sign on bonus. (Recent graduates may start
out lower.)Responsibilities of the Admissions Nurse
include:Determines if the patient meets criteria for admission into
the hospice program through means of visual contact, interviewing
the patient and family, and obtaining a medical history through
one-on-one contact with the patient and chart review, if
appropriate;Completes the initial assessment of the admissions
process to address the immediate care needs of the
patient/family;Completes admission and transfer process with
patients and families including the explaining hospice services,
insurance benefits, and completing required paperwork and all
required consents as appropriate;Provides education and support
related to symptom management and the physical aspects of End of
Life care for the patient/family/caregiver and/or facility team as
appropriate;Communicates patient/family/caregiver immediate needs
and significant IDG Care Plan issues to patient's assigned RNCM and
on call staff as appropriate; andConsults with the physician for
appropriate orders and assists in obtaining needed supplies,
equipment, medications and /or other available services.
Qualifications for the Admissions Nurse include: Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing and current Registered Nurse (RN)
licensure in the State of Michigan;Two years of recent clinical
experience is preferred, however recent nursing school graduates
are also encouraged to apply. Homecare or hospice experience
desired; andSound clinical judgment. Knowledge and/or experience in
pain symptom management with end of life care.The Admissions Nurse
position is full-time fully benefited position, which
includes:Medical, dental and vision insurance;Life and disability
insurance;A 401k with match;Paid time off;Paid holidays;Continuing
education assistance;Mileage; andCell phone reimbursement.Hospice
of Holland is a financially strong non-profit organization deeply
committed to providing the best care for hospice patients and their
families. The Admissions Nurse plays a critical role in that
mission.Monday through Friday. The base hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.. Staff may end earlier if no lunch is taken and any admission
is done. Staff may work later if they need to complete an
admission. Currently, no on-call is required, however if a need
occurs, staff are expected to rotate through until the position is
filled.PI200976218
Keywords: Hospice Of Holland Inc, Grand Rapids , Admissions Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Holland, Michigan
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