Admissions Registered Nurse
LIFES JOURNEY OF AVON
Indianapolis, IN
We are searching for AMAZING RN to be our Admissions Nurse, one who loves what they do and wants to truly make a difference to others.
We have a full time position available for our Home Hospice and Inpatient Hospice facility (which has only 20-private rooms).
Sign on bonus available, Great pay, huge PTO available to start taking after 90-days.
Come be a part of something meaningful in a Privately owned and operated company where you can give more personal attention to patients and your voice and presence are greatly valued!
JOB SUMMARY:
This position performs pre-admission evaluations for appropriateness for Hospice services.
Initiates the admission process by educating and informing patient/family of our services, obtains
informed consents, provides nursing assessment, initial plan of care and intervention(s) that
optimize patient and family directed comfort and quality of life. This position also works with
the intake team, referring physician and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy
of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick
judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to
respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural
and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in
accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
2. Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been
referred to Life’s Journey Hospice; conducting pre-assessment visits in the home/Hospital
or health care facility as necessary.
3. Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and Hospice Medical
Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that necessary certifications are
obtained.
4. Keeps the Intake Department informed about progress of referral/admission.
5. Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients. Provides nursing
care, emotional support and education to patients and families. Encourages patients and
family members to participate in the patient’s plan of care to meet established goals.
6. Utilizes computer skills to access medication information and document in electronic
medical records as required.
7. Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of an
interdisciplinary team. Shares essential patient information with all members to
coordinate care.
8. Collaborates with other members of the IDT in coordinating care to be efficient and
financially responsible.
9. Makes appropriate referrals for other discipline services and medical equipment/supply
companies to meet patient care needs in a timely manner. Coordinates care of patients
with a variety of disciplines and community resources, both internal and external in a
fiscally responsible manner.
10. Completes and submits documentation within agency timeliness policies that is complete,
legible, and clearly reflects care given.
11. Provides hands-on nursing care for a diverse group of patients as assigned.
12. Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for the hospice care in all
settings including regulatory/reimbursement guidelines and integrates into clinical
practice.
13. Participates in weekend, holiday and on-call coverage as necessary.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Director of Clinical Services.
LIFES JOURNEY OF AVON is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled