Wellstar Health System
RN Hospice Liaison - Roswell (F,S,S,Monday)
Wellstar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
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Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary Inpatient Referrals for North Fulton Hospital
THIS position is Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Introduces hospice care and services to the Patient and family.
Evaluates their goals for care and readiness to accept a palliative approach to care.
Reviews the Medical record for evidence of disease progression and decline.
Assesses the patients current condition and identifies needs.
Discusses their advance directives related to desire for hydration and nutrition, antibiotics, code status etc.
Determines if a caregiver has been identified and who has the legal authority to consent for the patient when appropriate. Collaborates with physicians/NPs regarding the hospice assessment and referral and their assessment findings.
Obtains an order to admit to hospice, identifies with the physician the hospice related and non‑related diagnosis, decides on the Level of Care upon admission to hospice.
Obtains a verbal certification from the attending physician who the patient has selected.
Obtains admitting orders, reviews the medication profile. Coordinates the hospice admission with the hospice intake office and makes arrangements for discharge from the hospital.
Orders medication, equipment and supplies to sustain care ensuring they arrive prior to the patient's arrival in the home setting.
When requested assist with the consent for Care and other legal documents.
Makes a Copy of the DNR for the transport to another location.
Arranges for transportation. Educates the referral sources and hospital staff about hospice care and services and models the holistic approach to care including the family and caregivers in the decision making regarding end of life care.
Supports the patient and family in their anticipatory grief regarding the transition to hospice care.
Affirms their right to choose and be included in the Plan of Care.
Respects their religious and cultural differences in regard to end of life care, and decision making process. Educates the patient and family about the Reimbursement for hospice care and informs them of their financial responsibilities surrounding care.
Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and
Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required
RN ‐ Multi‑state Compact 1.00 Required
Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Instructor 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Provisional 2.00 Required
Georgia Driver's License 3.00 Required
Private Vehicle insurance 4.00 Required
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years of acute care experience as an RN Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Ability to read write and speak the English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work‑and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Summary Inpatient Referrals for North Fulton Hospital
THIS position is Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Introduces hospice care and services to the Patient and family.
Evaluates their goals for care and readiness to accept a palliative approach to care.
Reviews the Medical record for evidence of disease progression and decline.
Assesses the patients current condition and identifies needs.
Discusses their advance directives related to desire for hydration and nutrition, antibiotics, code status etc.
Determines if a caregiver has been identified and who has the legal authority to consent for the patient when appropriate. Collaborates with physicians/NPs regarding the hospice assessment and referral and their assessment findings.
Obtains an order to admit to hospice, identifies with the physician the hospice related and non‑related diagnosis, decides on the Level of Care upon admission to hospice.
Obtains a verbal certification from the attending physician who the patient has selected.
Obtains admitting orders, reviews the medication profile. Coordinates the hospice admission with the hospice intake office and makes arrangements for discharge from the hospital.
Orders medication, equipment and supplies to sustain care ensuring they arrive prior to the patient's arrival in the home setting.
When requested assist with the consent for Care and other legal documents.
Makes a Copy of the DNR for the transport to another location.
Arranges for transportation. Educates the referral sources and hospital staff about hospice care and services and models the holistic approach to care including the family and caregivers in the decision making regarding end of life care.
Supports the patient and family in their anticipatory grief regarding the transition to hospice care.
Affirms their right to choose and be included in the Plan of Care.
Respects their religious and cultural differences in regard to end of life care, and decision making process. Educates the patient and family about the Reimbursement for hospice care and informs them of their financial responsibilities surrounding care.
Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and
Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required
RN ‐ Multi‑state Compact 1.00 Required
Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Instructor 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Provisional 2.00 Required
Georgia Driver's License 3.00 Required
Private Vehicle insurance 4.00 Required
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years of acute care experience as an RN Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Ability to read write and speak the English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work‑and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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