Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse
Core
Assess patients in residence or hospitals to determine hospice eligibility and prepare them for entry into Gilchrist Hospice Care services.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Hospice Admissions)
Builds
Initial care plans and patient/family education for hospice entry
Domain
Healthcare / Hospice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing licensure, initial patient assessment, care plan implementation, patient/caregiver education, medication titration, IV management, blood draws, vital signs monitoring, equipment arrangement, consent management
Preferred skills
Home Health or Hospice experience, EMR proficiency
Technologies
EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
Responsibilities
Complete initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain hospice eligibility; Prepare and implement initial care plan with Medical Director approval; Provide direct nursing care including pain control, injections, and hygiene; Teach family/caregivers patient care skills; Ensure necessary home equipment is available; Establish relationships with referral sources and healthcare administrators.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC