Admission Care Liaison (RN) - Full time

Ohio s Hospice Inc • Newark, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time DRIVING position serving the Wooster area. The hours are 10a-10p with every 3rd weekend rotation. Also requires holiday rotation. We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end-of-life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio without any board actions
• CPR Certified
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Two years acute care nursing experience preferred
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred and will be made available to Ohio's Hospice employees who wish to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluates the patient and family including the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs, whether residing in hospital, nursing facilities (ECF, AL, IL, etc.), home and other settings.
• Presents hospice philosophy and services offered to referred patients and families in a manner that results in timely admission of eligible patients.
• Develops and implements the initial patient-centered plan of care with Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Communicates clearly all patient information to the Hospice Physician to obtain certification of terminal illness.
• Assists with patient assessments for facility based contracted beds, manages symptoms, collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, and facilitates transfers to home or other facilities as requested.
• Communicates with attending physicians and hospital staff to establish a coordinated plan of care that reflects the hospice philosophy for new patients and existing patients that are in the hospital; which will ensure that transfers to other care sites are expedited as soon as possible.
• Assists in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Ohio’s Hospice patients.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.
• Precepts new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree