Admission RN (PRN)

JOB TITLE: Admission RN (PRN)
HOURS: 10am - 10pm shift, includes possible weekends
COVERAGE AREA: Pasco County

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager of Patient Access, the Admission RN is responsible to perform timely, individualized, accurate assessments for patients referred to the organization for Hospice services as they relate to the Local Coverage Determinations. The RN will represent GHS in a professional manner and is committed to delivering the highest quality of care possible as identified in the GHS Mission statement.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse
• One year of Hospice related nursing experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts in a professional and responsible manner within and outside the company; contributes a positive image; utilizes positive interpersonal skills.
• Adjusts to shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; demonstrates flexibility, correlating with the needs of the patient/family/facility.
• Demonstrates leadership and utilizes critical thinking skills in assessing prospective admissions. Evaluates each case on an individual basis and maintains compliant with admission criteria as identified by the LCDs.
• Effectively communicates with patient, family, supervisor and physicians in facilitating a smooth admission.
• Initiates the patients plan of care and educates patients and families on the services offered by GHS.
• Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention; documentation is accurate and returned to Intake Coordinators within 24 hours.
• Anticipates future needs of the patients and is pro-active in ordering appropriate DME and requesting nursing/CNA/Volunteer Services.
• May serve as a Hospital Liaison when requested
• Completes Home Health Start of Care as assigned.
• Rotating holiday coverage as assigned, minimum of one holiday shift per year.
• Maintains a professional relationship and serves as a liaison with other disciplines/facilities.
• Attends to patient and families complaints/concerns and works diligently to promote timely effective resolution.
• Educates the community regarding Hospice care, philosophy and concept through a case by case consultation with individuals in the community, educational in-services or seminars when requested.
• Ensures all patient care and documentation of care is compliant with GHS standards, Florida State and Federal Regulations.
• Ensures professional standards of hospice nursing practice are maintained.
• Serves as a professional resource to the community.