Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. They are seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to initiate care plans, assess patient needs, and coordinate care for patients in a compassionate environment. The role involves working closely with patients and their families to provide health care instructions and support self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilize opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group

Skills

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

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