Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

$66,942.34 - $102,872.41 / year

The Hospice Admissions Nurse reports to the Admissions Team Manager. The Hospice Admissions Nurse assesses patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and prepares the patient for entry into the spectrum of services provided by Gilchrist Hospice Care. The Hospice Admissions Nurse serves also as ambassador for Gilchrist Hospice Care within the service area.

Education:

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures/Certifications:

Current MD nursing license.

Experience:

Three years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection

• Strong time management skills and the ability to function with a changing daily schedule.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to be patient and family focused and provide patient/caregiver education

• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family/caregivers to ascertain Hospice eligibility and needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.

• Prepares and implements the initial care plan for patient/family unit with Medical Director approval.

• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care.

• Inform Team Leader of utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources upon initial assessment findings.

• Document clinical findings to assure initial hospice eligibility and participate in discharge planning when necessary working with relevant patient care, social services, and other departments.

• Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician

• Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.

• Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death if it occurs at the time of visit.

• Participates in Admissions department projects and process improvement strategies.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all possible Hospice referral sources in the service area. Meet with healthcare administrators representing Gilchrist Hospice Care within the community.

• Obtain necessary consents in accordance with applicable regulations & reimbursement policies.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

· Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

· Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

· Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

· Actively pursues learning and self-development

· Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

· Sets a positive, professional example for others

· Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

· Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

· Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

· Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

· Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

· Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

· Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

· Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

· Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

· Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

· Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

· Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

· Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$66,942.34 - $102,872.41

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Knowledge of basic computer software programs Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing degree Three to five years of care management and/or healthcare experience. Care Management certification preferred including but not limited to Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification. Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patient Contact Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: _X_ Neonate (0 thru 30 days) _X_ Infant (31 thru 12 months) _X_ Child (13 months thru 12 years) _X_ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years) _X_ Adult (18 years thru 65 years) _X_ Geriatric (66+ years) Physical Demands: Light Work - Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes and/or carrying up to 10 pounds, or requiring walking or standing to a significant degree (about six [6] hours a day). Ergonomic Risk Factors: Repetition : Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved. Awkward Posture : Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions. Working Conditions: Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category B – MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Department Manager Care Management Department Summary Integrated Care Management The Integrated Care Management- Care Manager RN will work collaboratively with physicians, staff, and other healthcare professionals within ambulatory Frederick Health Medical Group practices and/or community practices that participate in the clinically integrated network (CIN)- Frederick Integrated Healthcare Network (FIHN). Care coordination will focus on requirements of various value-based care contracts and population health focus areas. Transitions of care, risk stratification data, and provider/care team referrals will initiate care management within this population. The Care Manager RN will interpret data to evaluate and implement care management strategies and interventions related to attributed beneficiaries and patient populations. Optimizes patient wellness through the promotion of self-management strategies. Telephonic, medical office, and home visits will be conducted. · The Case Mgmt Emp Hlth- Care Manager RN will is responsible for developing a coaching relationship with employees or spouses with chronic health conditions or wellness needs as well as providing care management to employees and their family members covered under the Employee Health Plan (EHP). Care Manager RN provides information, education, resources, and support to facilitate positive health change behaviors by focusing on mindfulness, improved self-management skills, problem solving, and goal setting. In addition, hospital and community wellness initiatives are developed, promoted and lead. Care Manager RN will conduct targeted outreach to FIHN opt-in members to close identified care gaps such as mammograms, colonoscopies, well care visits, to assist with closing quality measure gaps. Referrals are also accepted from Employee Health, FH Care Management programs, and FIHN providers for disease or wellness education and/or care management needs. Care Management-Inpatient - The RN Care Manager, in partnership with physicians, nursing and healthcare team members, utilize professional skills to screen for and assess patient and family needs for care coordination, discharge/transition planning, risk stratification and psychosocial needs. The RN Care Manager role also includes proactive, individualized planning for patients’ progress across the continuum that optimizes quality of care, patient satisfaction, and utilization and reimbursement to meet organizational strategic objectives. Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable. Salary: $70,033.60 - $103,542.40