Patient Access Hospital RN

Hospice, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company matched 403b

Tuition reimbursement

Certification in Hospice and Palliativ

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement and more

Job summary

Hospice, Inc. is seeking a per diem RN to respond to hospice referrals and perform admissions across contracted facilities in the Hudson Valley region.

You will educate patients and families about hospice services, assess eligibility, and coordinate discharge planning with hospital staff. The role requires travel to hospitals within Ulster and Dutchess counties, weekend/holiday coverage, and strong communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid NYS RN license.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care or achieve within one year.
• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience; hospice/home care/oncology preferred.
• Direct service experience in discharge planning, outreach and public relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hospice referrals and perform admissions per NHPCO guidelines.
• Assess coping, support systems and learning needs for arranging hospice services.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team on end-of-life status and plan of care.
• Coordinate transfer from referral to admission with hospital and hospice staff.
• Identify referring physicians and case managers; document interactions in EMR.
• Initiate discussions on advanced directives and end-of-life care.

Skills

Customer relations

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Clinical assessment

Organization

Prioritization

Open-mindedness

Critical thinking

Bilingual (plus)

Education

NYS RN license

Nursing degree

Hospice/Palliative care cert (within 1 year)

Job description

The Patient Access Hospital RN is responsible for responding to hospice referrals and for performing admissions in contracted facilities. Act as a partner in care with physicians, case managers and other facility staff. Educate patients and families about the hospice benefit and services. Establish eligibility and facilitate the coordination of discharge planning with hospice and hospital staff. Provide initial physical assessment, admission to hospice as required. There will be occasional weekend and holiday coverage. We are looking for a per diem RN to join our team!

This RN position requires travel to hospitals within Ulster and Dutchess.

What you will do:

• Receives Intake information and provides assessment using the NHPCO assessment guidelines to assist in the determination of eligibility for routine or inpatient hospice services.
• Gathers data through the assessment of coping strategies, support systems and learning needs of patient/family members for the purpose of arranging hospice services.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and facilitates discussions regarding end of life, patient status, comfort medications, discharge disposition etc.
• Coordinates with hospital and hospice personnel for the transfer from referral to admission status while facilitating a safe plan of care.
• Identifies and communicates with referring physicians, hospital nursing staff and case managers on an ongoing basis.
• Effectively documents all interactions with patients, families, and hospital staff prior to admission to hospice in both hospice and hospital EMRs.
• Initiate discussions regarding advanced directives and end of life care.

Skills we are looking for:

• Strong Customer Relations skills
• Can effectively communicate in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills.
• Organization and attention to detail through effective methods
• Ability to prioritize and handle existing and new referrals throughout the day
• Open-Mindedness
• Critical Thinking
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working within assigned settings, including but not limited to Hudson Valley Hospice offices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, patient/family homes, physician offices and community agencies.
• Ability to carry up to twenty-five pounds of supplies and/or materials used to provide community education or into a patient’s home and transfer/position an average adult for care.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Valid NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Valid NYS RN license.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care or receive certification within one year of employment.
• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience. Previous hospice, home care and/or oncology experience preferred.
• Direct service experience in discharge planning, outreach and public relations preferred.

Hours:

Full Time:

• 8:30am-6:30pm
• 3 holiday per year

Pay: $80,000-90,000/yr; depending on experience
FLSA: Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Matched 403b, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, Mileage Reimbursement and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.