Admissions Registered Nurse

Hospice of Michigan, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse for Admissions to enroll hospice patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, family education, and collaboration with the medical team.

The RN will determine eligibility, plan care, and coordinate with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. Weekend coverage and variable shifts support our patient-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Michigan RN license.
• 1–2 years nursing experience; hospice experience and CHPN preferred.
• Ability to use technology required of clinicians in practice.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial history and assessment within 24 hours of admission and document findings.
• Develop and implement the individualized plan of care.
• Assess the impact of terminal diagnosis on patient and family needs including ADLs, cultural and spiritual aspects.
• Assist physician in determining eligibility for hospice and level of care.
• Provide initial patient/family instruction on end-of-life care and caregiver needs.

Skills

Nursing skills

Technology proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

Registered nurse license (Michigan)

Hospice experience or CHPN preferred

Job description

*Every other weekend required, 12PM - 8:30PM, 1PM - 9PM, or 2PM - 10PM*

*We are open to candidates looking to work 32-40 hours per week*

As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones. Our Commitment here at Hospice of Michigan is "Every person, Every time." Hospice of Michigan looking for a Registered Nurse, Admissions passionate to provide high quality patient care to join our team!

Job Summary:

Provides professional nursing services or supervises the provision of nursing services aimed at enrolling hospice patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice and guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Completes initial history and assessment, documenting problem areas to be developed in the plan of care within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.
• Assists in developing and implementing the individualized plan of care.
• Completes initial assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living, including: the risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal/non-verbal communication patterns.
• Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification of hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and to assist the physician in determining the patient’s eligibility for hospice and determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Provides initial patient/family instruction, education and support regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and issues of ethical concerns. Assesses the ability of caregivers to meet patients’ immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Confers with the physician, social worker and spiritual care advisor to provide assessment information after the initial visit and confers with the operations manager or designee to provide patient/family information, including unusual or potentially problematic issues, as needed.
• Provides end-of-life care including comfort care and symptom management according to organizational indicators.
• Documents patient care following established organizational standards of documentation practice, regulatory and licensure requirements, and submits documentation in accordance with policy.
• Coordinates ordering durable medical equipment and supplies.
• Evaluates pending referrals to ensure accurate follow-through.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of varied nursing experience required; hospice experience and CHPN preferred.
• Skilled in nursing practice with a demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families.
• Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.