Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Company: Corsocare
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Hospice Admissions Nurse- Full TimeCorsoCare HospiceLocation: Lansing, Grand Rapids, to KalamazooFree CEU'sComprehensive benefitsGenerous PTO/Holiday (23 days first year)Mileage ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement up to $1,000At CorsoCare we offer a 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day. Our PILLARS support our 1440, DREAM BIG, HAVE COURAGE, TAKE INITIATIVE, BE ACCOUNTABLE, GIVE BACK, ENJOY IT!Employee First - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!What makes you different, makes us greatYou are part of a teamPosition Summary:We seek a full-time Admissions Nurse (RN) to begin the Start of Care for hospice patients by developing the initial Plan of Care and initial coordination with the interdisciplinary team on new hospice cases. The Admissions department is responsible for the primary education of patients and families starting hospice care and plays a vital role in a cases understanding and acceptance of hospice. The Admissions department sets the stage for successful follow-ups from the assigned case management team.Required Experience for Registered Nurse:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.Ability to supervise others appropriately.Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.Must Complete Hospice training program.Accountability for Registered Nurse:Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients.Provides dietary counseling.Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety.Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.Attends team conferences.Maintains records as required by Hospice.Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure.Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.Other duties as assigned by Director.#CORRNby Jobble

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