Registered Nurse - Admissions (Hospital Based) (PRN - as needed)

Hospice & Community Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an RN for Admissions/Care Transitions. This PRN role supports hospital-based patient transitions across Lancaster and surrounding counties.

Orientation is 5 weeks full time, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with 8- or 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include conducting admission visits, comprehensive nursing assessments, documenting in hospital and hospice EMR, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and assisting discharge planning and referrals to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and timely information regarding hospice services to any inquirer.
• Completes admission visits for routine, general inpatient (GIP) and Hospice Response Team (HRT) patients.
• Performs RN comprehensive assessments and focused skilled nursing visits on GIP/HRT per discipline frequencies.
• Follows up on hospice waiting patients to assure a smooth hospital discharge.
• Documents in the hospital EHR and hospice EMR accurately and concisely at the time the service is provided.
• Obtains accurate patient‑related data including initial needs assessment, medical history, insurance information and resources available to patient and caregiver.
• Immediately communicates assessment information and proposed plan and level of care to the attending physician, hospital care/case manager, and access team, requesting additional information, orders, or follow‑up as needed.
• Collaborates with community residential facility staff to develop an effective and safe discharge plan.
• Provides ongoing communication and updates with organizational staff, hospice physicians, patients, families, hospital staff, community palliative care providers, community partners and admissions planners.
• Assists with hospital transition/discharge planning process, working with case/care management departments, nursing staff and caregivers to facilitate admission to hospice services.
• Completes hospice enrollment including informed consent as appropriate.
• Assists with outreach to referral sources to coordinate care and facilitate the referral process.
• Anticipates, assesses, and responds to pain and other symptoms of physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and application of current palliative care protocols for symptom management.
• Provides direct nursing care and interventions as prescribed by the physician and/or symptom management orders.
• Works independently and effectively throughout all care settings as required.
• Understands reimbursement and payer source implications to the plan of care and utilizes resources wisely and effectively.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff and visiting professionals.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing

Current Pennsylvania nursing license

Job description

Your Career at Hospice & Community Care

Hospice & Community Care provides quality care to thousands of patients and families every year so they can live better at end of life. We support hundreds of individuals in our community each day because of our incredible staff. Whether in a clinical role or behind the scenes, your career at Hospice & Community Care makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.

RN - Admissions/Care Transitions

Hospital Based. PRN as needed. Option: 8 or 12‑hour shifts. Mostly working in a hospital setting, covering Lancaster, York and surrounding counties. Orientation: 5 weeks full time, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PRN Requirements

• 2 shifts per month
• 1 weekend per quarter
• 1 holiday every 2 years

Essential Functions

• Provides accurate and timely information regarding hospice services to any inquirer.
• Completes admission visits for routine, general inpatient (GIP) and Hospice Response Team (HRT) patients.
• Performs RN comprehensive assessments and focused skilled nursing visits on GIP/HRT per discipline frequencies.
• Follows up on hospice waiting patients to assure a smooth hospital discharge.
• Documents in both the hospital EHR and hospice EMR accurately and concisely at the time the service is provided.
• Obtains accurate patient‑related data including initial needs assessment, medical history, insurance information and resources available to patient and caregiver.
• Immediately communicates assessment information and proposed plan and level of care to the attending physician, hospital care/case manager, and access team, requesting additional information, orders, or follow‑up as needed.
• Collaborates with community residential facility staff (including senior living and other congregate living settings) to develop an effective and safe discharge plan.
• Provides ongoing communication and updates with organizational staff, hospice physicians, patients, families, hospital staff, community palliative care providers, community partners and admissions planners.
• Assists with hospital transition/discharge planning process, working with case/care management departments, nursing staff and caregivers to facilitate admission to hospice services.
• Completes hospice enrollment including informed consent as appropriate.
• Assists with outreach to referral sources to coordinate care and facilitate the referral process.
• Anticipates, assesses, and responds to pain and other symptoms of physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and application of current palliative care protocols for symptom management.
• Provides direct nursing care and interventions as prescribed by the physician and/or symptom management orders.
• Works independently and effectively throughout all care settings as required.
• Understands reimbursement and payer source implications to the plan of care and utilizes resources wisely and effectively.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff and visiting professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Maintains current Pennsylvania license.
• One year of nursing experience as a registered nurse within the last four years required.