What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Admission Nurse/ Per Diem (Riverside County) position at American Veterans Hospice?
Company Overview:
American Veterans Hospice (AVH ) is a compassionate and compliant hospice care provider dedicated to serving both veterans and non-veteran seniors in Southern California. We pride ourselves on integrity, compassion, and quality care, with a commitment to making the hospice industry honest and supportive for all in need. We offer a workplace focused on a respectful, loyal, diverse and appreciative culture. Our services are available 24/7, including a dedicated emergency hotline. Join a diverse, bilingual team working to make a positive impact in our community.
AVH is a locally owned company with owners actively participating in the day-to-day operations of the agency performing as part of the team. We are fully staffed and looking to expand our team in order to support and anticipate our growing patient census's needs.
Are you an experienced hospice nurse looking for one or more of the following?
- PT flexible hours.
- Hospice Nurse who wants to be part of a team, help create and form the best hospice in this area!
- Nurses looking for a change--they are tired of the corporate conglomerates who seem to only care about the "bottom line."
Whether you are currently working, looking for work in this specialty, are retired or semi-retired we may have an opportunity for you.
Position Involves:
- Drive to homes, assess and cares for hospice patients.
- Provide instruction and guidance for caregivers.
- Work closely with the hospice team to provide outstanding hospice support for our patients and their loved ones.
- Provide case notes on simplified state of the art technology.
Responsibilities:
The Hospice Admission Registered Nurse is the first member of our hospice team with whom patients come into contact and plays a pivotal role in the educational process for patients, families, and caregivers. You are the very first face they see as they embark on their journey.
As a Hospice Field Admission Nurse (RN), you will admit eligible patients onto the Hospice program following the appropriate standards of practice established by Medicare Guidelines. In this field position you will perform initial physical and psychosocial assessments of potential hospice patients in order to develop individualized plans of care, goals, and make recommendations based on each patient's needs. Assessments may take place in private homes, hospitals or nursing facilities.
What RNs like About This Company/Job:
- Working alongside a seasoned and patient-centered care team
- State of the art simplified charting saves time and frustration.
- Competitive Pay
- Hospice Social Worker owned company, we know your needs and work with you.
- Family owned and family oriented!
Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) with one year of experience
- Provides compassionate education concerning hospice care philosophy, as well as the nature of the care they can expect to receive in regard to their specific terminal illness
- Guides patients, families, caregivers, community partners through the hospice assessment and admissions process.
- Work closely with Clinical Leadership, Physician, Intake Coordinator, and Liaison to understand the patient’s needs and determine patient's eligibility for hospice care.
- Utilizes strong clinical skills to evaluate hospice eligibility per Medicare guidelines.
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system (HOSPICEMD)
Job Type: Part-time
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Hospice: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (Required)
Work Location: On the road
