Hospice Admissions RN

Our mission is to create a vibrant, connected community that brings more life to every moment of senior living. Through integrity, humility, innovation, and excellence, we strive to be the most trusted, most loved, and most sought-after resource for the senior community.

Our vision is to be the preferred place to work, live, and receive remarkable care.

If you resonate with this, you may be the perfect person to join our team!

Pay On Demand (Get paid when you want to)

Immediate Eligibility for Holiday Pay

The Hospice Admission Nurse is responsible for facilitating and managing all aspects of the nursing and customer experience throughout the hospice admission process. This includes assessing patients for appropriateness for hospice admission, determining coverage and level of care, communicating with internal staff regarding coverage and contract details, coordinating admission services, and proactively collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:
· Registered Nurse with current licensure through the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
· Valid Ohio driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle during working hours.
· Previous admissions and/or intake experience required. Hospice, long-term care, acute care, or sub-acute care experience preferred.
· Knowledge of payer systems and contracts, including Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payer systems.
· Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to accurately manage multiple priorities while responding to patient, family, and program needs.
· Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to individuals and families in crisis, and excellent listening and communication skills.
· Ability to respond professionally to inquiries and establish positive relationships with referral sources, prospective patients, residents, and families.
· Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and admission records.
· Must be able to work flexible hours to meet patient and organizational needs, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
· Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
· Demonstrated flexibility, excellent assessment skills, ability to coordinate with and support others, and confidence working independently.
· Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, and other customers.

Responsibilities:
· Receives hospice referrals and coordinates the admission process.
· Carries out the duties and responsibilities of the position in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
· Assesses all aspects of the patient’s needs and initiates the plan of care.
· Provides information and education to potential patients and families regarding hospice services.
· Obtains required consents, medical records, and other documentation necessary for admission.
· Identifies and addresses comfort-care needs while supporting, instructing, and educating the patient, family, and caregivers.
· Documents patient needs, nursing assessments, appropriate goals, care provided, interventions, and patient and family outcomes.
· Coordinates patient and family services upon admission.
· Maintains the dignity of the patient while supporting the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual, cultural, and personal beliefs.
· Provides holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to support quality of life and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.
· Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice team members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate appropriate care and resources for the patient and family.
· Obtains information regarding physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence the patient’s and family’s health and well-being and communicates relevant information to the interdisciplinary team to support development of the Plan of Care.
· Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to communicate patient and family status and assist with evaluating and revising the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
· Provides appropriate support to patients and families at the time of death and during the bereavement period.
· Participates in orientation and in-service training programs for Zusman Hospice staff.
· Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
· Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and maintains effective working relationships with staff members and others.
· Consistently represents Zusman Hospice to internal and external customers with integrity and professionalism.
· Performs all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Executive Director, or designee.

Experience:
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous hospice or palliative care nursing experience preferred.
• Previous hospice admissions and/or intake experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing serious or life-limiting illness.
• Understanding of pain, symptom, and comfort-care principles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

If you are passionate about providing comfort, support, and dignity to patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for the opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a Hospice Admission Nurse.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000