Registered Nurse RN Admissions Hospice

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm

Location: Covering Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and Elizabeth Counties. 

• Travels to patients' locations to assess their physical and emotional condition for hospice eligibility and communicates program and services available.
• Partners with Account Representatives to meet patient and hospital staff needs for new referrals.
• Obtains required signatures and complete necessary documentation to comply with regulations for reimbursement.
• Evaluates patients' medical needs, current medications, and special equipment requirements.
• Notifies Hospice team members for crisis intervention or special services as needed.
• Obtains orders and initiates documentation for crisis care if required.
• Obtains approval from Hospice and primary care physicians to admit patients to the program.
• Updates referral sources on the status of admissions promptly.
• Documents and enters patient information into the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Notifies the patient care team of admissions via electronic mail to ensure continuity of care.
• Arranges patient transportation as needed based on circumstances.
• Communicates with applicable department(s) and Pharmacist regarding patient equipment and medications.
• Travels to current hospice patients hospital rooms who have been admitted.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical record. [Required]
• Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee. [Required]
• Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software. [Required]
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. [Required]
• Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required]
• Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary. [Required]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 3+ years registered nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1-year experience in the hospital [Required]

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Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
• Cert Hosp & Palliative Care RN (CHPN) - License [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.