Admissions RN

Heart to Heart Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Company car

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking an Admissions RN to join our team in Houston. You will assess patients, coordinate eligibility, and collaborate with care managers to plan hospice services.

The role requires nursing degree and RN license, valid driver’s license, and 1–3 years of hospice or home health experience; full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State Registered Nurse License.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation with ongoing auto liability insurance.
• 1–3 years of RN experience in clinical care, hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Review clinical referral information and respond to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Patient Care Manager, attending physician and hospice physician regarding eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Conduct initial meeting with the patient and family over hospice service and obtain consents for care.
• Provide the initial comprehensive assessment of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family and initiate interventions.
• Develop an initial care plan with immediate goals and interventions in coordination with the attending HMD and core team.
• Maintain regular communication with Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager and core team to review patients and manage needs.
• Ensure timely submission of all documentation and comply with laws and personnel policies.

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate)

RN license (State Registered Nurse)

Job description

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

Admissions RN

What You Must Have:

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State Registered Nurse License
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• One to three years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Review clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate
• Collaborate with Patient Care Manager, attending physician and hospice physician regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services
• Conduct initial meeting with the patient and family over hospice service and philosophy and obtains consents for care
• Provide the initial comprehensive assessment of immediate physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions
• Develop an initial care plan that establishes immediate goals and interventions, based on nursing assessment and collaborates with the attending HMD and core team
• Maintain regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager and core team to review patients and help with managing needs (this may include unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues)
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.