Admitting Registered Nurse-Hospice

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training and ongoing education

PTO

Holiday Pay

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Continuing Education opportunities

Job summary

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is seeking a full-time Admitting Registered Nurse to support our hospice team in Ventura County. The role focuses on initial evaluations, admissions, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to create patient-centered care plans.

Schedule is Thursday through Monday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Join a mission-driven organization delivering in-home healthcare with emphasis on comfort and family support.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong ethics, discretion and judgment in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial admit nursing assessment and document findings.
• Explain hospice services and admission process to patients and families.
• Develop initial care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation at end of day.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Professional ethics

Education

California RN License

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Livingston Memorial is looking for a Full Time Admitting Registered Nurse, 40 hours a week to support our Hospice team. Schedule is Thursday-Monday 12pm to 8:30pm

Come be a part of a company whose mission for the last 78 years is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate in-home healthcare and support services to Ventura County residents!

Position Summary:

This position will specialize in the initial evaluation and admission of patients to hospice care. They assess patients' medical conditions, explain hospice services, and guide them and their families through the admission process. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans focused on comfort and addressing both medical and emotional needs

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct and document the nursing component of the comprehensive assessment on admission.
• Determine program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
• Perform thorough physical and psychological assessments to determine patient needs and appropriateness for hospice care.
• Provide information about hospice care, its philosophy, and services to patients and their families.
• Guides patients and families through the admission process, including obtaining informed consent and completing necessary paperwork.
• Developing initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, addressing medication needs, equipment requirements, and other aspects of care.
• Addressing immediate concerns and providing initial symptom management as needed during the admission process.
• Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional, and submitted to Livingston by end of day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Paid training and ongoing education
• Supportive team environment
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ancillary Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Life, Hospital)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program

Join a company that is a cornerstone in the community and a leader in healthcare!