Hospice Admission Nurse Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

Responsible for the admission to hospice services. Leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the admission to hospice services
Leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload
Obtains history and completes physical assessment
Utilizes data to assess and to evaluate appropriateness for hospice services and level of care, collaborates with the attending physician, medical director and hospice interdisciplinary team
Meets with patients and families to explain the hospice program of services and to obtain informed consent for hospice care
Obtain and verify the verbal certification of prognosis in conjunction with the medical director and IDT
Reviews insurance/Medicare eligibility and benefits and documenting data to support billing efforts
Assesses patient and family readiness, ability to understand hospice services and development of the plan of care
Involves them in planning and implementing care
Seeks consultation as needed
Initiates referrals to other disciplines
Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care
Arranges for and recommends equipment, medical supplies and other necessary items and services as indicated
Communicates well with IDT for handoff purposes
Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care and implements the multidisciplinary plan of treatment
Facilitates appropriate placement in hospice contracted facility if necessary
Assess need of and coordinates the delivery of medications, supplies and home medical equipment
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
Develops and provides hospice education to inpatient hospital and facility staff as indicated and directed by manager
Acts as an expert resource to hospital and facility staff regarding hospice and palliative care services

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) (May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion)
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Typically requires 2 years of direct patient care experience
Excellent awareness and perception skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Excellent documentation, computer, and time management skills
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads
Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed
Required to make visits to private residences
Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids hazards
Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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