Hospice RN - Admission Nurse

About the role

Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Admissions Nurse, providing comprehensive care that truly matters. You’ll meet patients and families where they feel most comfortable, fostering a collaborative environment to honor their needs and wishes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transitions of care during admission, coordinating with Central Intake, Clinical Manager, Program Director, and Community Representative.
• Provide nursing services to Care Initiatives Hospice patients through visits that may include telephonic and in-person management of patients, families, caregivers, and referral or community sources.
• Establish positive relationships with community sources to enhance and expedite patient admissions and coordination of care, medications, equipment, and supplies.
• Determine immediate needs and initial assessment, sharing findings with the RN-Case Manager and collaborating with the IDT.
• Provide visits to assess ongoing patients' needs, revise care plans as needed, and communicate patient assessments to the team.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes; maintain clinical records; coordinate services and inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient condition and needs.
• Communicate with staff and necessary resources to coordinate services for patients and families.

Requirements

• Current, valid Iowa registered nurse license or license in a compact state.
• Two (2) years recent hospice or home care experience or admissions role in medical/surgical, oncology, or facility nursing preferred.
• Current, valid CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Comprehensive care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Referral bonus
• Paid time off
• Dayforce wallet

Pay

• Competitive compensation details provided in the 'Why do RN's choose Care Initiatives Hospice?' section.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, from 9:00a.m. to 5:030p.m. Hours could change based on admission needs.