ADMISSION/HOSPTIAL LIAISON RN

DELAWARE HOSPICE INC•Dover, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Hospital Liaison/ Admissions RN to primarily cover one of our local hospitals in Dover, DE. This role is an integral part of Delaware Hospice's mission and interdisciplinary team, focusing on patient-centered care. The Admissions Nurses function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide Hospice services to patients and families, acting as a representative of Delaware Hospice in the hospitals and facilities they serve. They are instrumental in facilitating efficient admission of patients and families to Delaware Hospice. Delaware Hospice also offers specialized training and orientation for nurses who wish to be part of the Katybug team, which specializes in helping pediatric patients from perinatal to young adult find relief from pain and symptoms in their own home, while offering families practical resources and emotional support. Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided high-quality hospice and healthcare services, serving as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Their mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice is a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware, and now also providing care in Pennsylvania (southern Chester and Delaware counties). They offer healthcare services through various programs including Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Delaware Transitions, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities.

Requirements

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Delaware (in New Castle County, must maintain PA license as well)
Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Minimum of two years of nursing, preferably in hospice or home care

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Certification in hospice nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide Hospice services to patients and families
Acts as a representative of Delaware Hospice in the hospitals and facilities we serve
Establishes and promotes an effective positive relationship with hospital and facility staff
Manages General Inpatient visits in the hospitals
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality nursing care to Hospice patients in accordance with Delaware Hospice policy
Instrumental in facilitating efficient admission of patient and families to Delaware Hospice
May care for pediatric patients