What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Nurse position at The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc?
ADMISSION NURSE
MAIN PURPOSE: FLSA: Exempt
The Admission Nurse is primarily responsible for pre-assessments and the admission of patients.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Intake Coordinator and is accountable to the Director of Marketing and Access
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Admissions:
• Has a working knowledge of the state and federal rules and regulations for both home health and hospice to ensure appropriate programs are explained to patients and families.
• Completes the admission and initial assessment for patients that meet admission criteria into the appropriate program.
• Initiates a plan of care following assessment of the patient, collaborating with the patient, family, caregiver, and/or facility staff as needed, so that their goals are reflected in the plan of care.
• Communicates identified patient needs to appropriate disciplines via verbal and written reports of the current status of the patient.
• Assesses patient’s immediate needs and symptoms, collaborating with caregivers,