ADMISSIONS RN - Orange County

JOB TITLE: Admissions Nurse

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to put your expert assessment and communication skills to work helping others through critical life events? Take the first step in joining our team today and submit a short application to be on your way to positively impact the lives of our patients and families when time matters most.

The salary for this position is $80k-$100k annually and is commensurate with education and applicable experience and certifications.

Qualifications:

• Registered professional nurse, licensed to practice nursing in New York State
• One to two years of recent bedside nursing experience with good clinical skills
• At least two years recent Med-Surg. nursing experience
• A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. BSN a plus
• Some experience caring for terminally ill patients and a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept
• Experience in home care, hospice, and/or oncology preferred
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
• Ability to assess the needs of terminally ill patients and their families and to plan care to meet these needs
• Basic knowledge of medications, treatments, and therapies for pain and symptom control
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; good listening skills
• Ability to work within a team concept
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows
• Experience with EMR system
• Must have access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current insurance
• Actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of patient care, per current professional standards and practice
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and provide direct care according to the established patient plan of care and delegate to others
• Ability to carry out a variety of treatments, procedures, and examinations

Responsibilities:

• Meets with patient/family at home, in an inpatient facility to explain UH services and assess patient/family needs
• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education explaining needs at the initial visit and explaining the UH philosophy, services, and advance directives.
• If the admission is from an inpatient facility, work with hospital discharge planners to effect timely and coordinated patient discharge.
• Conducts assessment of patient/family
• Conducts admission which includes:
• Obtaining demographic information, medical information, and history, and documenting all necessary information
• Performing physical assessment and pain assessments, obtaining necessary consents and authorizations, preparing the initial nursing care plan, and preparing the HHA care plan.
• Obtaining initial medical orders from the primary MD and informing MD of UH admission.
• Assists Intake Department with referral, computer input as needed
• Assists with additional admissions procedures as needed
• Participates in weekend rotation as appropriate
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned

At United Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life, giving care, and bringing comfort to our patients and families. Our service delivery care model focuses on providing patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and supporting patients and their families at end-of-life illness. As the Admissions Nurse, you will be a key member of our team and a key support and source of information to patients and families as they decide to guide their care during a life-limiting illness.

United Hospice, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer