Admission Care Liaison (RN)

Ohio s Hospice Inc•Wooster, OH

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About The Position

What You Should Know About the RN Admission Care Liaison Role: This is a full time DRIVING position serving the Wooster area. The hours are 9a-9p with any every other weekend and 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
RN nurse 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