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Company Name : AVIANT HEALTHCARE LLC
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Position : Hospice Admission RN

Job Description : QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the
respective State Board of Nursing. At least 1-year experience in nursing in an acute care setting and

1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn

and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. Must have the

ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines including, social workers, chaplains, CNA’s and

volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of the Admission Nurse to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice

care to patients and families.

The Admission Nurse works in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) and

the Interdisciplinary Team to:
Assess patient for appropriateness for admission to hospice using the LCD’s, federal and

state regulations, Nevada Hospice policy and procedures, and clinical knowledge base as

guidelines
Report to Nurse Care Manager, DCS, Medical Director and patient PCP on patient condition

and status at admission
Provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary

Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care.
Assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the

participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing

pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance

quality of life.
Assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients

facing end of life issues
Provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care

includes physical, psychological, spiritual and financial comfort.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
Initiation of the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and

needs
Ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC
Ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP and the

Interdisciplinary Team
Provide Nurse Care Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to

hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and

making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer and

ancillary services, as well as, ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment
Educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease

progression
Provide care to manage patient symptoms
Provide facility where patient resides with all admission documentation in a timely manner
Complete all admission documentation in a timely manner
Utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms
Ensure cost effective practices by self and others
Participate in the QAPI program
Participates in Community Education
Implements practices that ensures Family Satisfaction measures exceed national benchmarks

PROFESSIONALISM
Work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics.
Ensures a patient centered culture through CARE (Compassion, Advocate, Respect, and Educate)
Work as a team member to fulfill all aspects of Our Gold Standards on a daily basis.
Provides a positive image of Hospice at all times.
Promote professional standards of behavior and ensure all staff members are aware of their personal

accountability and responsibilities.
Adheres to all HIPPA, HITECH, EPHI and company policies and procedures regarding patient

protected information.

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Admission

Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars.

Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file.

CALL

The Admission Nurse may be on call according to a rotating schedule. During the hours when on

call, the Admission Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all calls and

messages within a timely manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job requires the ability to:
Access patients’ residence and all rooms therein
Reliable transportation
Communicate effectively with patient/families both verbally and written
Communicate the mission and vision of the hospice

WORK CONDITIONS

May require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Driving/travel required. May require

occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services/Executive Director.

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