RN, Admissions/Visits (Per Diem)

About the role

The Admissions-Visits Nurse is a registered nurse and team member whose primary responsibility is to present FHC services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness using medical records review and consultation with Supervisor, DPCS, and Medical Director.
• Provides direct patient care and telephonic triage, as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patients' response to treatments/medications.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Explains benefits of hospice program and obtains signature of informed consent.
• Admits patients, develops plan of care, and completes and submits relevant paperwork in accordance with FHC policies.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates into plan of care.
• Orders DME, medications, and supplies as needed.
• Builds referral source relationships to support the growth of FHC.
• Maintains clinical and professional competence.
• Assists with the continuity of care and discharge planning from facilities.
• Following admission, ensures smooth transition of new patients to assigned case manager.
• Provides skilled nursing as determined by IDG plan of care.
• Follows case manager instructions within scope of practice.
• Reports changes in patient needs and status as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Is accountable for your work.
• Speaks positively about your work, co-workers, and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care.
• Sees the positive in situations and in others.
• Avoids gossip and negativity.
• Informs patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise.

Requirements

• Current California RN license.
• 1 year of RN experience.
• 2-3 years of hospice or home health nursing experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to hospice participation.
• Able to multi-task effectively and work as a team.
• Works well independently.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Travel required.
• Current California driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Excellent observation, diagnostic, medication management, and clinical documentation skills.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Approximately 60% of day.
• Standing: Approximately 20% of day.
• Walking: Approximately 20% of day.
• Lifting: 0 - 40 lbs - approximately 20% of day.
• Bending: Approximately 10% of day.
• Kneeling: Less than 20%.
• Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, cell phone, and tablets - approximately 50% of day.
• Computer: Highly technical work environment - must be able to work at least 4 hours/day using keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 25%.
• Hand grip dexterity: Approximately 40% of day.