Per Diem Hospice RN Admissions Job at Emblem Hospice Tucson, Tucson, AZ

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  • Emblem Hospice Tucson
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Per Diem RN for Hospice Admissions

The Admission Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role in the education process for

patients, families and caregivers. The Hospice Admission Nurse guides patients

and families through the hospice assessment and admission process utilizing

excellent compassionate active listening.

Duties and Responsibilities

·Complete an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient, interview and educate

patient’s family and/or caregivers regarding hospice philosophy and goals.

·Review medical records and communicate with Hospice Medical Director Clinical

Leadership Team to determine Hospice eligibility and appropriateness.

·Develops an initial plan of care that establishes goals based on hospice

diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing action. Includes the family and

facility staff, if appropriate, in the planning process.

·Completes all admission documentation within expected time frame

·Orders medication and profile the patient with the pharmacy including orders

DME as necessary.

·Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·Registered nurse with current unencumbered licensure to practice professional

nursing in Arizona.

·Prior Hospice nursing is preferred but not required.

·Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written

communications and nursing skills per competency checklist.

·Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

·Maintains a current CPR certification.

·Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with

state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

·Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Emblem Hospice Tucson offers life-changing service to all our patients while also providing the emotional support and hospice education for the patient, their family and/or caregivers. We have a dynamic team of nurses, aides, social services, and spiritual care professionals, as well as a compassionate group of volunteers and experienced management. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

Job Tags

Part time,

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