Admissions RN

Job DetailsJob Location

• Bristol
• Hospice
• Greater
• LA,
• CA -
• Lakewood,
• CA 90712Position
• Type: PRN Hourly

Salary Range

$55.00 - $58.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyDo you enjoy being at the beginning of the journey? The Admissions Nurse is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources within the community The Admissions RN is also responsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice Services in the communities that the location serves. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional.

Trust

We count on each other.

Excellence

We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.

Accountability

• We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual
• Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
• QualificationsOn an
• Average
• Day
• You
• Will: (includes but not limited to) Relate information to the DPCS, ED and Community Education Director of initiatives that promote hospice access in the hospice community Ensure the educational needs of the community related to hospice care and services, are assessed and met on an ongoing basis Establish and monitor community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high-quality provider of hospice services in the community Facilitate communication with agency and referral sources as needed to promote the continuum of care Maintain comprehensive working knowledge in the field of Hospice educational resources and share information with appropriate organizational personnel Facilitate the hospice referral process Serve as a resource to review and consult available patient information related to the case, to determine hospice care needs and criteria Coordinate and communicate with hospice agency leadership and referral sources to promote care coordination and a timely admission process Complete hospice consults/evaluations and admissions Ensure coordination and communication with referral sources and hospice agency leadership Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs Facilitate and complete admissions as indicated Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) of referrals Work with the intake department so they can serve as a liaison between facility, physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community and hospice programs, with coordination of referrals/admission process and services Coordinate with the ED and DPCS regarding the need for planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs May be required to actively participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, as directed by ED or DPCS May be required to function as an RN Case Manager and maintain an assigned patient case load as determined by the ED or the DPCS Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis May be required to participate in IDT meetings and work with the IDT to determine the patient/family plan of care, as needed Provide patient/family education related to the patient/family plan of care