Hospice Admission Nurse provides compassionate, timely hospice admissions for home and facility-based patients. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, explain hospice services, and obtain required consents. Partnering with an interdisciplinary team, you will develop initial care plans and coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure a smooth transition to hospice.
Key duties include:
- Perform holistic assessments and gather relevant clinical information
- Educate patients and families on hospice services and care expectations
- Obtain and document informed consents
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create initial care plans
- Coordinate effectively with physicians, case managers, and caregivers
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
- Maintain regulatory compliance throughout the admission process
Qualifications/skills: strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication and empathy, ability to collaborate in a team setting, accurate documentation proficiency, and knowledge of hospice admission and regulatory requirements.