Regional Hospice is looking for an experienced Admissions RN to work with patients in the Community and at Danbury Hospital.
We offer a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K Match, Vacation/Sick Time, and Company Car!
The Admissions RN position is full-time, 40 hours/week rotating every other weekend. The Admissions RN is responsible for the initial coordination and management of all patient care and other services for patients and their families.
Duties:
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Admits patients to service for Hospice
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Does evaluation for perspective hospice patients as needed
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Makes visits to patients as needed
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Provides skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families.
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Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records.
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Analyzes physical, emotional psychosocial, environmental and spiritual needs.
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Identifies past, present, and potential problems
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Begins development of a comprehensive care plan
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Prepares plan within agency time frame
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Completes paperwork required by agency, government and third-party systems.
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At admission, identifies patient and family needs for other home health care services.
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Communicates the patient’s plan of care to attending physician and other staff members.
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Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
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Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
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A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical nursing required
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Hospice / End of life / Home care experience preferred
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Active client contact within past three years required.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) preferred
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Valid, clean driver’s license Required
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