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Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview:
Successful candidate will have Hospice experience.
Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), the Admissions Nurse, in cooperation with Hospice Administrator and the Hospice Medical Director facilitates the admission of patients to hospice services in the patient's place of residence in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. The Admissions Nurse is responsible for conducting an initial nursing assessment of a potential hospice patient and reporting the patient's condition to the Hospice Medical Director using the applicable Local Coverage Determinations. If the Hospice Medical Director supports the hospice diagnosis and gives verbal certification of terminal illness, the Admissions Nurse will admit the patient to hospice services and attend to the immediate needs of the patient. The Admissions Nurse will document the assessment, interventions and outcomes in the patient's chart utilizing the electronic medical record at the point of care.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday, Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $67.22 to $90.33 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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