Hospice Admission Nurse
Company: Masonicare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Hospice Admission Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice -
Manchester, CT area Day Shift / 40hrs/wk Summary of Position: The
Hospice Admission Nurse is responsible for admitting patients to
the hospice service and palliative care service and developing
appropriate plans of care. The hospice admission nurse is
responsible for accurate and efficient completion of all admission
components, including HIS and comprehensive assessment and
establishment of the initial plan of care in keeping with best
practice standards in addition to the development of the OASIS data
set and orders for service for palliative care. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing comprehensive
assessment of patients, including holistic assessment of physical,
psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors of the patient and
family related to disease or injury, risk factors, safety issues,
function, cognition, sensory status, ability to communicate and
learn, and ability to accept and cope with illness, death and
bereavement Responsible for accurate and timely completion and
submission of HIS data set as part of the comprehensive assessment
of the patient. Demonstrates timely and accurate computer
documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the
development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of
time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and
reports. Responsible for utilization and integration of best
practice standards in the assessment of patients and families and
in development of patient-specific care plans. Responsible for the
reconciliation of medications, initial medication assessment and
teaching and establishment of the medication profile. Responsible
for initiation of patient teaching and the provision of appropriate
agency teaching materials and resources Responsible for
establishing a plan of care, in conjunction with the patient and
family, addressing all active problems and risks, and establishing
goals for care that are accurate and measurable. Responsible for
identifying the appropriate payer for services in keeping with
payer qualifications and conditions, and for providing appropriate
notification in situations of non-coverage. Responsible for the
admission of patients to services in keeping with required
productivity standards Participates in-service/continuing education
as required Participates in the orientation of staff members to the
agency and its policies and procedures. Communicates effectively
and tactfully with patients, recognizing their age, cultural
diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Can be depended
upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and
complete annual education & medical requirements. Performs related
and other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education:
BSN preferred Experience: Knowledge of State Regulations, Medicare,
and Medicaid regulations is required. Experience in home health or
acute care setting Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current
Connecticut Registered Nurse License Other: Possess reliable
transportation. hospice
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