What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admission Nurse position at ExpectCare Hospice?
- As an Admissions RN, you will act as a bridge between referral sources, patients and their families, and ExpectCare staff. You will help families experiencing the difficulty in realizing their loved one is nearing the end of their life. The comfort, compassion, teaching, and empowerment you provide can help patients and their families make the best decision for their care in order to maximize their quality of life. We are looking for an experienced hospice nurse who wants to use their passion and expertise as part of a team to provide the best care possible for hospice patients.
Essential Duties
- Coordinate the admission of patients to ExpectCare programs by working with facility, hospital, transport, patients, families and ExpectCare staff
- Use your teaching skills to empower family caregivers as you explain services and ExpectCare programs to help them identify their options for care to optimize quality of life
- Fully use your professional nursing skills and training, including critical thinking, teaching and assessment skills as you provide admission services to patients, families and caregivers in their own homes, the hospital and facilities
- Provide caring, professional nursing services, working as part of an team to meet the holistic needs of the patient and their family/caregivers
- Provide timely documentation and communication of discharge plan
- Act as a liaison between community referral sources, patients/family members, and ExpectCare staff
Description
Responsible for assessment of eligibility of referrals for Hospice in coordination with the Medical Director; intiiates a plan of care; completion of an initial comprehensive assessment; patient followup and coordination with Nurse Practitioner; Reports to Clinical Director. Position may require some rotating shifts of on-call and flexibility in hours.
Requirements:
Previous hospice nursing experience required
Previous hospice admissions experience required
Home Care Home Base knowledge required
Current Alabama nursing license
Willingness to travel daily to patient residences, medical facilities
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously worked at ExpectCare Hospice? If so, what years?
- Are you related to anyone at ExpectCare Hospice? If yes, please provide name.
Experience:
- Hospice RN: 1 year (Required)
- Hospice Admissions: 1 year (Required)
- Home Care Home Base: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $63,675 - $80,182