What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions Nurse position at Serenity Hospice Care?
Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences.
Serenity Hospice is looking to add a dedicated and compassionate Admissions Nurse to delivering exceptional care, comfort and support to patients. They will develop plans for individual needs, perform regular check-ups and communicate with family members as needed. This role will oversee the Mercer County areas.
The position will work the following schedule:
Friday - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Responsibilities:
Conduct timely, comprehensive assessments to determine hospice eligibility based on clinical criteria and Medicare guidelines.
Clearly and compassionately explain hospice philosophy, services, and benefits to patients and families.
Initiate the admission process and obtain all necessary consents, documentation, and physician orders.
Coordinate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless onboarding and transition of care.
Provide patient and family education on symptom management, medications, and what to expect during hospice care.
Collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and referral sources to facilitate smooth transitions into hospice.
Accurately document all assessments, findings, and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Current NJ RN License in good standing
- Hospice Experience Preferred
- Willing to travel to the assigned areas
- Must have reliable transportation with liability insurance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days.
Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
