Admissions RN

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Clinical Director regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of clients for hospice services.
• Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to the hospice; conducting pre-assessment visits in the home or healthcare facility as necessary.
• Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician, and the Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that the necessary certifications are obtained.
• Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients.
• Provides nursing care, emotional support, and education to patients and families.
• Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals.
• Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by Clinical Director and Program Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN in a medical surgical/acute care setting. Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Pay

$83,000 - $94,000 per year (Average Pay Range).

Schedule

3 - 12 hr. Shifts and Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

Territory

Tucson