Admissions Nurse - Hospice - per diem - Nights

Within scope of practice, coordinates input of admission evaluations, assessments and/or care plan process data. Maintains compliance in accordance with current practice standards, physician’s orders, agency policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. This position is also accountable for the delivery of professional nursing services, within the scope of the professional’s education and experience, in compliance with ProMedica Hospice corporate standards, federal and state laws.

General Responsibilities

• Perform and/or review admission evaluation and assessment data documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Make home visits to admit patient to ProMedica Hospice including accurate completion of required documentation, consents and comprehensive assessment.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of paperwork.
• Monitor the comprehensive assessment and admission process and ensure documentation is completed accurately and within the required time frames.
• Troubleshoot and assist with reporting issues as it relates to the admission process.
• Ensure timely submission of completed admission assessments with proper follow-up on errors.
• Assist and/or participate in the care planning process
• Participate and assist in the referral process to ancillary services. Assist in evaluating needs of each patient .
• Participate in the internal clinical record review process
• Adheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Willingly accepts direction from Admission Director , Director of Professional Services and Administrator
• Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
• Ensure growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Adheres to established personnel policies.
• Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate.