Admissions Nurse - Hospice
- Employer
- Affinity Executive Search
- Location
- Houston, MO
- Closing date
- May 14, 2021
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- Profession
- Nurse
- Specialty
- Medical Management
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ADMISSIONS NURSE - HOSPICE
We are looking for dynamic RNs with hospice experience to join our hospice care team.
We offer great benefits, competitive salaries, outstanding leadership, and corporate support. A minimum of one year hospice experience is required, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.
The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present hospice services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
* Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
* Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
* Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
* Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations.
* Maintain clinical and professional competence.
* Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
* Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
* Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop Hospice specific clinical knowledge.
* Ability to use the company information system and mobile technology platforms.
* Reliable means of transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degree in Nursing
* Valid RN License in the state
* At least 1-year hospice or home health experience (required)
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Hospice and/or Home Health Electronic Medical Records / EMR Software Experience is a PLUS!
We are looking for dynamic RNs with hospice experience to join our hospice care team.
We offer great benefits, competitive salaries, outstanding leadership, and corporate support. A minimum of one year hospice experience is required, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.
The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present hospice services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
* Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
* Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
* Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
* Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations.
* Maintain clinical and professional competence.
* Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
* Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
* Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop Hospice specific clinical knowledge.
* Ability to use the company information system and mobile technology platforms.
* Reliable means of transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degree in Nursing
* Valid RN License in the state
* At least 1-year hospice or home health experience (required)
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Hospice and/or Home Health Electronic Medical Records / EMR Software Experience is a PLUS!
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