About the Role
At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our employees by fostering a supportive team environment and contributing positively to the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Review clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Patient Care Manager, attending physician and hospice physician regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
- Conduct initial meeting with the patient and family over hospice service and philosophy and obtains consents for care.
- Provide the initial comprehensive assessment of immediate physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
- Develop an initial care plan that establishes immediate goals and interventions, based on nursing assessment and collaborates with the attending HMD and core team.
- Maintain regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager and core team to review patients and help with managing needs.
- Timely submission of all documentation.
- Performance of other duties as required.
- Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State Registered Nurse License
- Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
Skills
- Autonomy
- Organization
- Assertiveness
- Flexibility
- Cooperation
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- One to three years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401k with up to 4% employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company car for qualifying individuals
- Mileage reimbursement
About the Company
- At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.”
- Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most.
- We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
