Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN)
Company: Sutter Care at Home
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: April 30, 2021
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Job Description:
Description:
Schedule\: Tuesday - Saturday 1p-10p
Under the supervision of the Director of Patient
Care Services (DPCS), the Admissions Nurse, in cooperation with
Hospice Administrator and the Hospice Medical Director facilitates
the admission of patients to hospice services in the patient's
place of residence in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and
objectives. The Admissions Nurse is responsible for
conducting an initial nursing assessment of a potential hospice
patient and reporting the patient's condition to the Hospice
Medical Director using the applicable Local Coverage
Determinations. If the Hospice Medical Director supports the
hospice diagnosis and gives verbal certification of terminal
illness, the Admissions Nurse will admit the patient to hospice
services and attend to the immediate needs of the patient.
The Admissions Nurse will document the assessment, interventions
and outcomes in the patient's chart utilizing the electronic
medical record at the point of care. Education / Licensure / Certification Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current
California Registered Nursing License - required California Public Health Certification, OR - preferred Completion of Community Health Nursing Program - preferred Registered Nurse, State Licensure - RN - required BLS - required Driver License, valid and in State DL number Automobile Insurance - required Experience One (1) year of acute medical experience - required Direct patient care experience within the last (5) five years -
required Experience with admissions or re-certifications under Region IX
local coverage determiantions (LCDs) - strongly preferred Skills and Knowledge Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth
knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice and
palliative care for terminally ill patient. Must have the ability to function independently
and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise
independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing
patient care Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with
internal and external customers. Productivity standards – ability to meet
productivity expectations.
Organization: Sutter Care at Home
Employee Status: Regular
Posting Type: All Applications Accepted
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job shift: Day/Evening
Shift Hours- 8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled: Varied Days
Weekend Requirements: Saturday
Shift Start Time: 1pm
Shift End Time: 10pm
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 80
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex,
gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin
(including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals
who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or
perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical
condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made
unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screening.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Keywords: Sutter Care at Home, San Mateo , Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN), Other , San Mateo, California
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