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Hospice East Bay provides compassionate end-of-life services to
terminally ill patients in our community, while offering emotional,
spiritual, logistical and bereavement support for their families and
caregivers. Our vision is to build a diverse workplace that is both
professionally stimulating and personally satisfyingan environment of
collaboration, celebration, opportunity and growthHEB is looking for a RN – Admissions Nurse that is passionate about our
patients, their families, and the community we serve. Come grow with
us!Position SummaryReporting to the Admissions Director, this position is primarily
responsible for (1) evaluation of pre-admission information as well as
onsite discussions with the patient family that will enable the nurse to
determine appropriateness of services and (2) responsible for all
aspects of the admission process for new patients.Essential Functions? Reviews pre-admission documents from the attending physician
before arrival to the setting along with preparing and organizing chart
paperwork? Follows admission visit design format for consistency and
accurate, timely completion of evaluation or admission process? Inquire about patient and family preferences for palliative
vs. curative care and reviews criteria for admission? Educates patient and family about full range of Hospice
services and the interdisciplinary team approach? Provides Hospice Information Handbook and discusses key
sections; provides other literature as appropriate? Completes an initial assessment and discusses plan of care for
visits, medications, when to call Hospice, safety, etc. and explains
consents, other documents and obtains signatures? Completes documentation by the end of the working day? Provides report to care team members? Collaborates with contracted agencies for DME, medications,
other approved services as well as the patient's attending physician and
the HEB physician? Responsible for 2 admissions daily? Provides consultation to patients and families in
home/hospital regarding hospice services including if appropriate for
Bruns House (GIP)? Flexible schedule to ensure admissions are completed the same
day as the referral? Demonstrates sensitivity to culturally diverse patient, family
and employee populationsPosition Requirements? Demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to
be successful in the job as outlined in the position requirements? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Knowledge and understanding of the hospice philosophy and
hospice criteria for admission and the admission process? Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal
regulations as well as State and Federal regulationsWorking Relationships? Ability to conduct yourself professionally in different
circumstances as a potentially fist representative for HEB? Able to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and
sometimes competing deadlines and changing priorities? Demonstrate cooperative, professional behavior with colleagues
and clients.? Flexible with work assignment? Adhere to agency as well as departmental goals and performance
standards.? Participates in agency clinical meetings as requested? Presents with professional office attire or uniform? Committed to principals, practices and procedures of nursing
in a hospice environmentExperience & Education? Valid California registered nursing license? California driver's license and insurance? Minimum of five years of nursing experience? 1 year RN experience within the last 3 years? Hospice or home care experience preferred
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