Rn Admissions/visits - Palm Springs, United States - Desert Oasis Healthcare

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Description

The Admissions-Visits Nurse is a registered nurse and a Team member whose primary responsibility is to present FHC services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that result in the admission of appropriate patients.


  • Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness using medical records review and consultation with Supervisor, DPCS and Medical Director.
  • Provides direct patient care and telephonic triage, as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
  • Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
  • Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and selfplan of care.
  • Explain benefits of hospice program and obtain signature of informed consent.
  • Admit patients, develop plan of care and complete and submit relevant paperwork in accordance with FHC policies.
  • Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate into plan of care.
  • Orders DME, Medications and supplies as needed.
  • Build referral source relationships to support the growth of FHC.
  • Maintain clinical and professional competence.
  • Assist with the continuity of care and discharge planning from facilities.
  • Following admission, ensure smooth transition of new patients to case manager assigned.
  • Provides skilled nursing as determined by IDG plan of care.
  • Follow case manager instructions within scope of practice.
  • Report changes in patient needs and status as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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  • Current California RN license.
  • 1 year of RN experience. 23 years of hospice or home health nursing experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to hospice participation.
  • Able to multitask effectively and work as a team.
  • Works well independently.
  • BLS required within 60 days of hire.
  • Travel required. Current California driver's license and proof of insurance.
  • Excellent observation, diagnostic, medication management and clinical documentation skills.

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