What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission RN position at St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care?
Location: Forth Worth, Texas
Company: St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care
Shift: Mon.-Sat. 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Job Summary: Join our dedicated team at St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care in Fort Worth, Texas. Primary functions are to perform admissions and administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Responsibilities:
- Assess hospice patients utilizing the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify the physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs.
- Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with Assessment
- Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA)
- Work with Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient/family needs are met.
- Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.
- Timely submission of all required paperwork.
- Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
- Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
- Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse; Current driver’s license.
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full time hospice.
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Supportive work environment
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you possess these qualities and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application or resume for consideration.
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