RN-Home Care Admissions Nurse - Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
New Hyde Park, NY
About the Job
RN-Hospice Admissions Nurse
The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an RN-Hospice Admissions Nurse with strong assessment and intake skills, to join our team and play a key role on the intake team for Parker's Comprehensive Community Hospice.
In this position, The Admissions RN is responsible for ensuring that Parker's programs and services are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient's home or in a health care facility. This Admissions RN works closely with the intake team, referring physician and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care.
Key Tasks Include:
- Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to Parker's Hospice; conducts pre-assessment visits in the home or health care facility as necessary
- Communicates with the Intake department, the referring physician and Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that necessary certifications are obtained
- Informs Intake team about progress of referral/admission
- Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families
- Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals
- Collaborates with other members of the IDT in coordination of care
- Makes appropriate referrals for other discipline services and medical equipment/supply companies to meet patient care needs in a timely manner
- Coordinates care of patients with a variety of disciplines and community resources
Position Qualifications:
- Current New York State RN license
- BSN and/or CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) a plus
- 1-2 years of experience as an RN
- Experience in a Home Care, Hospice or Community Health environment strongly preferred; experience as an intake RN a plus
- Proficient in EMR software; familiarity with Netsmart a plus
- Valid NYS driver's license; ability to conduct home visits as needed
This position is a key clinical role within the organization, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization. Parker provides a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits to include medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and more.