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Elkton, Maryland
Katonah, New York
Posted: 15-Mar-23
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23009279
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
- Partners with the Account Representative staff member to meet the needs of the patients and hospital staff to gain new referrals.
- Assesses the patient and family’s emotional condition as to readiness for hospice. Answers questions and responds to concerns to encourage admission onto the Hospice of the Comforter program if conditions are justified.
- Obtains required signatures and generates hand written documents required to comply with regulations for reimbursement.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and needs for special equipment. Determines patient’s primary physician, personal information, and special needs. If patient’s condition requires crisis intervention, psychosocial, chaplain or other special services, notify Hospice of the Comforter of need to assign appropriate team members. Obtain orders and initiate documentation for crisis care if required.
- Appropriately evaluates hospice eligible patients in a timely manner. Obtains approval from Hospice of the Comforter physician and the patient’s primary care physician to admit client to program. Communicates with the patient’s primary care physician with notification regarding admission of patient and care plan initiation with review.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree is required; a Bachelors of Science in Nursing is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
- Minimum of 3 years registered nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1 year experience in the hospital is required. Hospice experience is preferred.
- A clear/active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
- Satisfactory completion of background screening or other consumer reports, when applicable in compliance with Hospice of the Comforter policy and AHCA regulations.
- Satisfactory compliance of Hospice of the Comforterâ™s drug free workplace policy.
- Participate in appropriate continuing education and training as required by supervisor.
- Successful completion of the Hospice of the Comforter Orientation and Training, as appropriate.
- Maintain a current, valid Florida Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.
- Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health's (NPWH) mission is to ensure the provision of quality primary and specialty healthcare to women of all ages by women's health and women's health focused nurse practitioners.
Contact Us
PO Box 15837, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202.543.9693 Ext. 81
Email: info@npwh.org