Admissions RN - (Hospice)

Job description

Admissions Registered Nurse - Hospice MorseLife – West Palm Beach, FL Location: 4847 David S. Mack Dr West Palm Beach, FL, 33417: Minimum Experience:2 Years: Required Degree:4 Year Degree: Travel:50%: Position Summary: The Admissions Nurse is responsible for assuring that Hospice programs are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre- assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient’s home or in a health care facility. This position works with the intake team, referring physician and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing. - Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to hospice, conducting pre-assessment visits in the home or health care facility as necessary. - Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that necessary certifications ar...