HOSPITAL RN

The Patient Access Hospital RN is responsible for responding to hospice referrals and for performing admissions in contracted facilities. Act as a partner in care with physicians, case managers and other facility staff. Educate patients and families about the hospice benefit and services. Establish eligibility and facilitate the coordination of discharge planning with hospice and hospital staff. Provide initial physical assessment, admission to hospice as required. There will be occasional weekend and holiday coverage.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

• This RN position requires travel to hospitals within Ulster and Dutchess.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Receives Intake information and provides assessment using the NHPCO assessment guidelines to assist in the determination of eligibility for routine or inpatient hospice services.
• Gathers data through the assessment of coping strategies, support systems and learning needs of patient / family members for the purpose of arranging hospice services.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and facilitates discussions regarding end of life, patient status, comfort medications, discharge disposition etc.
• Coordinates with hospital and hospice personnel for the transfer from referral to admission status while facilitating a safe plan of care.
• Identifies and communicates with referring physicians, hospital nursing staff and case managers on an ongoing basis.
• COMPETENCIES :
• Strong Customer Relations skills
• Can effectively communicate in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills.
• Organization and attention to detail through effective methods
• Ability to prioritize and handle existing and new referrals throughout the day
• WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Medical Specialty :

Supplemental Pay :

Work Location : On the road

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000