Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

The role

The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse initiates and revises plans of care based on patient needs. This role involves performing health assessments, providing patient instructions, and acting as a Case Manager when assigned.

What you will do

• 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 and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and coordinates patient care.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in condition.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques.
• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
• Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, insured transportation.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in hospice

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Pet insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)

About the company

Mission Healthcare is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, located in seven states. They provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.