General Description: 
This position is responsible for the delivery of timely and comprehensive evaluation and admission services; educates physician office staff, discharge planners and social workers about hospice program services and the referral process. Your hours will be 10:00A - 6:30P.

Qualification Requirements: 
Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing; BSN preferred.

Currently licensed as an RN through the Ohio Board of Nursing; must be able to obtain a nursing license in Michigan.

Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience required; previous experience in homecare, nursing home, and/or hospice experience is preferred.  IV skills also preferred.

Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Netsmart system preferred.

Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

Possesses clinical expertise related to critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

Has the ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and is insured in accordance with state and agency requirements.

Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association CPR standards. 

Understands the hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying, concepts of pain/symptom management, and adult teaching/learning principles.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Provides professional nursing care to patients/family by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.

Effectively communicates verbal and written patient/family information to the assigned RN.

Daily completes assigned evaluations and admissions; provides for the delivery of timely and comprehensive evaluation and admission services. 

Completes all aspects of the patient/family assessment as defined in the Hospice Initial Assessment policy and procedure and provides a complete, succinct voicemail report to the appropriate team. 

Accurately completes the ORYX Admission Pain Assessment tool.

Implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician on admission.