Hospice Admissions Nurse

DescriptionWe are founded by nurses and driven by true empathy for our patients. We offer a holistic approach to hospice care focusing on preserving dignity, offering spiritual and emotional support as well as ensuring pain management and overall comfort. Providing this support in the familiarity of one's home is vital to ensuring patients and their families can focus on cherishing their time together. We are proud to be offering these services in the following Bay Area Communities; San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Joaquin and Sacramento with office locations in Oakland, Burlingame, San Jose and Fairfield.Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded:“Home Care Elite Top 500 Agency”“Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area”“SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business”Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approvalBenefits of joining our team:Strong market competitive compensation plansMedical, Dental and Vision CoverageChoice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverageRetirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employmentCompetitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday payCompany CarPaid CEUs & CPROptions for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter BenefitsLife InsuranceEmployee Discount ProgramGym Reimbursement ProgramPaid Mileage, Toll and ParkingIpad and Cell Phone ProvidedPosition Summary:As a Hospice Admissions Nurse you are often the first point of contact in one's journey into hospice services. With deep compassion and empathy, this role educates patients and their families about the benefits of hospice and what to expect along the way. The goal is to assess individual needs to devise a holistic plan of care that incorporates factors such as psychological, spiritual, cultural and medical needs in order to maximize comfort.Reviews medical documentation and provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)Conducts the initial assessment and devises an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates palliative nursing actionsIncludes the patient and the family in the planning processParticipates in revising the plan of care as necessaryProvides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing processEstablishes and maintains positive relationships among patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines through timely and effective communicationsAdheres to policies, industry best practices, and regulations in order to provide a positive patient experienceCompletes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.RequirementsQualifications:Current and unrestricted CA license1+ years of Hospice Experience requiredCurrent AHA CPR certificationDriver's LicenseAble to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetingsSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervisionHealthFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is HealthFlex’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner or relationship status, family or parental status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, height, weight, place of birth, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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