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Position Summary

The Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of a patient referral to the completion of the initial plan of care for patient referrals from intake to admissions. Additional responsibilities may include conducting personal visits to patients for re-certification process. S/he works in a flexible schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provides after-hours emergency support to the patient and family (on-call responsibilities are part of the role requirement).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patients for admission.
• Collects patient information during the admission process for determining appropriateness.
• Completes admission paperwork completely and accurately.
• Confirms patient’s insurance coverage per agency policy.
• Visits patients and families as needed.
• Provides nursing care to the patient when appropriate, on as needed basis.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care, exchange of information and problem solving, and to receive staff support and education as requested.
• Participates in staff orientation, training, and education as requested.
• Identifies and develops on going relationships with designated community agencies to maintain liaisons for the promotion of public awareness and understanding of the Company program and philosophy.
• Prepares reports for the Hospice Director of Clinical Services and/or the Director of Therapy Services as requested.
• Provides in-services to community agencies/civic groups, etc. regarding Company programs.
• Participates in agency quality improvement programs as requested.
• Provides back-up support for the Home Health Care Consultant.
• Participates in on-call services to provide holistic team-based approach to hospice services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Experience in a hospice or home health setting a plus.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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