Job description

Under the direction of the Manager of Admissions, the Hospice Flex Team Admission Registered Nurse (RN) facilitates speed to care by providing a range of preadmission and admission services. Collaborates with internal and community partners to resolve barriers to the Community Hospice admission. Provides education regarding Community Hospice services and philosophy.

Contributes to the smooth function of services, advocating for patient and family needs, coordinates care and facilitates transfer of care to appropriate team. Has an understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice, how insurances pay for Hospice and State Regulations that apply to Hospice admission. Provides education and information to referral sources, physicians, patients, and their families.

Employees assigned this job title should be willing and able to flex their work location between the various hospitals, LTCs, ALFs, and home environments during each work shift, as directed by Admissions Leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Promotes Community Hospice as the preferred provider of hospice care in our service area with ability to “sell” the benefits of hospice care, resolving patient/family objections.
• Provides information about Community Hospice services and philosophy to patients, caregivers, physicians, LTC administrators and directors of nursing, and the community.
• Ability to implement Medicare Local Coverage Determination to assess patients for Hospice eligibility.
• Collects and communicates appropriate information to/from admission physician to determine hospice eligibility
• Collects and communicates appropriate information from referring and consulting physicians to help determine hospice eligibility.
• Performs a physical assessment, identifies immediate needs, to include spiritual, functional, psychosocial and financial needs.
• Applies appropriate nursing interventions and documents concisely in electronic medical record.
• Facilitates Admission to Community Hospice.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families/caregivers with compassion and empathy.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patients and families in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Assess for patient risk and safety issues per Community Hospice policies.
• Develops patient’s initial plan of care based on identified immediate needs. Obtains and communicates physician orders for Medications, DME and special treatments to the care team and in the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications appropriate for end of life care, side effects and adverse interactions.
• Assess, communicate and obtain orders from Community Hospice physicians to ensure patient comfort.
• Arranges coordinates and supports needed change in level of patient care.
• Facilitates transfers from the current level of care to next level of care based on Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Complies with appropriate professional code of ethics in delivering services to patients and families
• Professional development of self towards resource for end of life care, with knowledge, understanding and ability to communicate Medicare Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determination, State of Florida Regulations and specific insurance benefits.
• Provides patients and/or family, Admissions Staff, and Community Partners consultation and information regarding Health Care Surrogate, Health Care Proxy and other Advance Directives.
• Evaluates team members (RNs, LPNs, PASS) to ensure policies, procedures are followed and gives feedback to managers.
• Responsible for education and mentoring of new staff members
• Builds, develops and maintains relationships with referring physicians, area social workers, discharge planners and community agency staff in order to network and facilitate admission and placement of patient.
• Educates medical community on what are hospice appropriate referrals
• Educates medical community on the patient/family benefits of early referrals
• Cultivates, develops and enhances existing relationships with physicians, hospital, nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• Represents Community Hospice professionally at all times through care and/or services provided to all clients

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse, current licensure in the state of Florida.
• CPR certification, current.
• State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice insurance carrier; reliable transportation.
• Level II AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration) successful background screen
• CHPN certification a plus

Education/Experience:

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful performance:

• Possession of a degree from a diploma nursing program and/or two (2) year program; or
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• wo years minimum experience in hospital or LTC setting required; ICU or ER experience a plus

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About Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 42-year history, through the support of more than 1,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,600 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 10 inpatient care centers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
If hired, you will be required to produce proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be requested according to EEOC guidance.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gainesville, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospital or LTC Setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN State of Florida (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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