The Admissions-Visits Nurse is a registered nurse and a Team member whose primary responsibility is to present FHC services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that result in the admission of appropriate patients.
Professional Duties
- Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness using medical records review and consultation with Supervisor, DPCS and Medical Director.
- Provides direct patient care and telephonic triage, as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
- Explain benefits of hospice program and obtain signature of informed consent.
- Admit patients, develop plan of care and complete and submit relevant paperwork in accordance with FHC policies.
- Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate into plan of care.
- Orders DME, Medications and supplies as needed.
- Build referral source relationships to support the growth of FHC.
- Maintain clinical and professional competence.
- Assist with the continuity of care and discharge planning from facilities.
- Following admission, ensure smooth transition of new patients to case manager assigned.
- Provides skilled nursing as determined by IDG plan of care.
- Follow case manager instructions within scope of practice.
- Report changes in patient needs and status as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be accountable for your work
- Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
- See the positive in situations and in others
- Avoid gossip and negativity
- Inform patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, a help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise
Qualifications
- Current California RN license.
- 1 year of RN experience. 2-3 years of hospice or home health nursing experience, preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to hospice participation.
- Able to multi-task effectively and work as a team.
- Works well independently.
- BLS required within 60 days of hire.
- Travel required. Current California driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Excellent observation, diagnostic, medication management and clinical documentation skills.
Physical Demands
- Sitting: Approximately 60% of day
- Standing: Approximately 20% of day
- Walking: Approximately 20% of day
- Lifting: 0 - 40 lbs - approximately 20% of day
- Bending: Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
- Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, cell phone and tablets - Approx 50% of day
- Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 4 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
- Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 25%.
- Hand grip dexterity: Approximately 40% of day
