Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Admissions Nurse - Weekend $10,000 Sign on Bonus

About the role

Responsible for determining the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Performs initial and follow up assessments, completes data collection as per CMS regulation, and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, protocols using a patient/family centered approach, and provides patient/caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes. Job Duties Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patient's status that includes physical, psychological and environmental parameters. Responsible for completing the data collection as per CMS regulation and initial assessment with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures. Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs. Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning. Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals. Collaborates with the physician and the interdisciplinary team. Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.