Admissions RN

Company: St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care
Location: Titusville
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

#CBEDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:Requires an Associate degree in nursing. Bachelor's or Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:Requires a valid current Florida Registered Nurse License and a valid Florida Driver's License with reliable transportation.EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Three years hospice experience preferred. Previous sales experience preferred. Ability to work flexible hours. Must understand the dynamics of human behavior and ability to communicate with patients and families in a crisis. Ability to communicate effectively with referral sources, and colleagues. Excellent oral and written communication, clinical and administrative skills. Able to prioritize varied projects. Dependable, flexible and tactful.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift, push, pull twenty five (25) pounds without difficulty, work extended hours as required. Good visual and audio acuity. Ability to work under varying levels of stress.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assists the Intake Coordinator with the coordination of referrals.- Meets the needs of the newly referred patient / families, completing the admissions process within 24 hours or sooner.- Gives a comprehensive explanation of hospice services, philosophies, and benefits addressing all components of care.- Obtains signatures on all necessary consents ensuring that patient / families are informed of their rights and responsibilities.- Performs a physical / environmental assessment, in addition to a psychosocial and spiritual assessment.- Provides primary clinical care and teaching, as needed, to stabilize the patient and facilitate the admissions process.- Documents assessments and establishes the initial plan of care and plan of treatment after consultation with another team member.- Is available and flexible with scheduling to meet the admission needs of the patient / families.- Is an active, enthusiastic member of the admissions team providing support for colleagues and creative ideas for improvement of the admissions process.- Maintains strict confidentiality and respect for patient / family privacy and possessions.- Provides emotional support to patient / family and other caregivers.- Increases knowledge of palliative care through active participation in educational opportunities.- Assists patient / family with understanding requirements during implementation of a disaster plan.- Participates in orientation and education of HOSF personnel.- Participates in performance improvement and quality control activities.

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