Hospice RN Admission Nurse

* Educates patient and family about appropriate levels and aspects of Hospice services and the interdisciplinary team approach. * Explains consents, other documents and obtains signatures as needed. * Provides Hospice Information Handbook and discusses key designated sections; provides other literature as appropriate. * Completes an initial assessment and discusses plan of care for first team visits, medications, when to call Hospice, safety, etc. * Completes admission specific documentation by the end of the 4th hour after scheduled admission start time. * Collaborates with Intake staff and contracted agencies for DME, medications, and other approved services as well as the patient's attending physician and the Hospice physician. * Provides written report to care team members. * Provides consultation to patients and families in home/hospital regarding services. * Demonstrates sensitivity to culturally diverse patient, family and employee populations. * Ability to solicit sensitive information from patients and their family. * Respond to email and voicemail communications in a timely manner. Requirements of the RN Admissions Nurse: * 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 regulations. * Ability to document in an EMR system * Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of California * One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience * Maintain a current CPR certification * Current and valid driver's license * Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision * Show ability to organize and prioritize workload independently Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50.00 - $56.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Application Question(s): * Describe your weekend availability. * Have you worked as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 1 year or have a BSN? Experience: * Hospice or Home Health: 1 year (Preferred) License/ Certification: * Registered Nursing License in California (Required) Work Location: In person