Admission Registered Nurse

Anchor Health • Full-time • Antioch, CA, US • 3w ago

Description

Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference?

Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?

Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present ANCHOR HEALTH services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process

2. Admissions Registered Nurse evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.

3. Admissions Registered Nurse Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.

4. Admissions Registered Nurse analyzes data collected by the admission staff or ANCHOR HEALTH clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders

5. Admissions Registered Nurse builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with ANCHOR HEALTH.

6. Admissions Registered Nurse maintains clinical and professional competence.

7. Admissions Registered Nurse takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.

8. Admissions Registered Nurse utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients’ family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse has knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.

2. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.

3. Admissions Registered Nurse has the knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop ANCHOR HEALTH specific clinical knowledge.

4. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to use the ANCHOR HEALTH information system and mobile technology platforms.

5. Admissions Registered Nurse has reliable means of transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of the Admissions Registered Nurse are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the Admissions Registered Nurse, the employee is regularly required to:

1. Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.

2. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds

3. Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day

The Admissions Registered Nurse will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

The Admissions Registered Nurse reports to the Admissions Manager designated in the location. In the event the location does not have an Admissions Manager, the Admissions Registered Nurse will receive direction from the Patient Care Administrator or program designee

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.

2. Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.

3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

4. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Admissions Registered Nurse is expected to have strong presentation skills.

5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Paid Time Off

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Hourly Rates from $58/hour and up dependent on experience as Hospice RN

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