Hospice Admissions RN

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

General Purpose:Lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance, billing, budget preparations, facilities management, administrative support and office functions. Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as compensation, benefits, recruitment, personnel policies, employee and labor relations, employee development and regulatory compliance.JOB DUTIES* Perform admissions process in timely, patient centered, customer service manner* Complete a smooth and efficient admission that meets external and internal customer needs including prompt and proper documentation* Develop initial plan of care that addresses patient's needs at the time of admission as established by the IDT* Provide specialized hospice nursing services; teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient including treatment of pain and symptoms* Coordinate patient care and share all relevant or useful admission information that promotes a seamless transition from SNF, board and Care and/or home. * Collaborate with Team Leaders and supervisor of Interim Healthcare hospice to ensure appropriate communication and collaboration between various disciplines.* Educate healthcare providers, current or potential patients, or community members on the mission, vision, value and process for admission to hospice, if and when needed.* Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources; cooperate and collaborate with referral sources and colleagues* Function competently and independently* Relate and perform work assignments in a calm and professional manner especially during times of crisis* Participates in "call" rotation* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks as needed* Performed tasks and other duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience Requirements:* Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the California Board of Nursing required; demonstrates qualities of ethics and integrity, dependability and reliability* One year of Hospice nursing experience required.* Valid California driver's license, auto liability insurance, safe driving record and reliable transportation required.* Knowledge of computer * Excellent clinical and documentation skillsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: * Ability to advise, counsel and influence all levels of staff from executive to entry level nonexempt.* Successful experience in operating in an environment with heavy workload, changing priorities, short deadlines and minimal resources.* Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management within and outside the company.* Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration. * Excellent computer proficiency including the ability to utilize software programs for creating documents.Working Conditions & Physical Effort: * Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/home office work environment.* Ability to sit in front of CPU for long periods of time.* Ability to work flexible schedule and/or evening hours as needed.Physical activity is sedentary and may require occasional lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs

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