Admissions Nurse - Catholic Hospice

The Admissions Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating referrals and coordinating patient/family needs for admission and support all sales activities within the territory assigned.

Evaluates assigned referrals for appropriateness for admission and verifies terminal diagnosis and prognosis.

Communicate program explanation including risks and benefits of hospice care.

Obtain written consent from patient, family or patient assignee as appropriate.

Performs the patient assessment and physical on admission to determine the current health status of the patient and establishes the written plan of care with the IDT.

Evaluate and insure accuracy in the preparation of documentation.

Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services.

Adjusts work assignments and schedule in response to changing patient and/or organizational needs.

Contacts patient/family within twenty-four (24) hours to set up appointment to explain hospice services.

Communicates to patient’s attending physician, referral source and Catholic Hospice office staff patient’s/family’s decision regarding hospice services.

Visits referral sources to educate about Hospice services.

Provide outreach to territory sales plan and coordinate with