Job Description

*****THIS POSITION WILL BE MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 10:00 AM-6:00 PM*****

Summary:

The Admissions Coordinator RN works cooperatively with the Home Care, Hospice House Nurse Manager and Palliative Care. Supervised by the Clinical Director of Hospice At Home Services.

Qualifications :

• Current South Carolina license as a Registered Nurse, BSN preferred
• Willing to seek Hospice Certification after two (2) years of full-time service
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical position
• Ability to assess and respond to complex needs of terminally ill patients and their families
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to provide emotional support and acceptable of individual lifestyles
• Skilled in pain and symptom management
• Professional, positive attitude
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing referrals in cooperation with the Home Care Manager, Hospice House Managers and Palliative Care Team.
• Works cooperatively with the Home Care and Hospice House Managers to implement the Plan of Care for each patient admitted to our program.
• Evaluates all referrals for appropriateness. Admits and assesses those eligible referrals.
• Documents in detail reasons for patients not admitted and if follow up is needed. Informs referral source of non-admit and plan, if any. If patient referred to other agencies, provides documentation.
• Assists with insurance company precertification and provides appropriate documentation, if needed, to ensure coverage for Hospice Home Care and Hospice House.
• Assists with providing needed documentation to Medicaid for primary patients.
• Enters new admissions and referrals in MatrixCare in the absence of the Clinical Assistant.
• Monitors patient admission and discharge activities daily.
• Collaborates with Medical Director or designee, Admission Coordinator, and the IDT to initiate the development of the Plan of Care for our patients.
• Assures the needs of patients and families are addressed and that problems are documented and followed up on in a timely manner.
• Manage the care of any assigned patients by making visits to patients within the service area by providing nursing care which includes patient/family teaching and support.
• Communicates regarding the patient's status with physician, team members and other agencies involved in the care of the patient.
• Adheres to call regulatory standards and agency policies set forth.
• Participates in the 24 hour on-call as scheduled.
• Coordinates the transition of patient and changes in level of care
• Provides direct regularly scheduled supervision of the Nursing and CNA staff.
• Makes home visits as requested.
• Participates on committees as requested.
• Assists Home Care and Inpatient Managers as time allows.
• Attends IDT meetings and may serve as the IDT master in the absence of the Home Care Nurse Manager and/or the Hospice House Nurse Manager.
• Provides monthly quality and statistical reports.
• Supports the overall culture of the organization.
• Participates in organizational sponsored events.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as needs arise.

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