Registered Nurse RN Admissions Hospice

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:  Full Time

Shift: Day Shift- Rotating Weekends. 4- 10 hour shifts 10am-8:30pm

Location: This is a fieldwork position in homes and hospitals in Volusia and Flagler Counties.

Travels to patients' locations, including resident sites and hospital rooms, to assess eligibility for Hospice care. Partners with hospital Case Management staff to meet patient and hospital staff needs and gain new referrals. Assesses the emotional condition of patients and families to determine readiness for Hospice and address questions and concerns. Coordinates patient treatment efforts and promote quality improvement and educational initiatives. Obtains required signatures and generate necessary electronic or paper documents for regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Assesses patients' physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and equipment requirements. Determines patients' primary physician, personal information, and special needs, and obtain necessary orders. Obtains approval from Hospice and primary care physicians to admit patients to the program and communicate care plan initiation. Updates Hospice Intake office and referral sources on the status of admissions and review referral documents prior to consultation visits. Communicates effectively with the Care Team, Home Medical Equipment, and Pharmacist regarding patient-related equipment and medications. Travels to hospital room or location of hospice patient for assessments, symptom management, and update plan of care as needed. Collaborates with hospital Case Management, Physicians, and Nursing Staff to facilitate discharge from the hospital to the appropriate level of care. Other duties as assigned

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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• 1+ years Registered Nurse in acute care nursing experience [Required]

• Hospice experience [Preferred]

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• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

• Driver's License (DL) [Required]