Admissions/Palliative Care Coordinator (RN)

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Roseville, MN

1d•$78,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate hospice and palliative care admissions and support client transitions in accordance with client needs, operational goals, and established best practices and procedures. The coordinator conducts hospice pre-admission screening, determines service appropriateness and admission diagnoses, gathers supporting medical records, responds to inquiries about hospice services, and consults clinical leadership about prospective clients with extraordinary needs. The role coordinates services and supplies before admission and maintains effective relationships with referral sources, outside organizations, and internal and external care professionals. The coordinator participates in client care processes, supports case managers and admissions staff with caseloads, admissions, and assessments when needed, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. The role oversees clinical medical-record components for completeness and accuracy and works with the hospice interdisciplinary team on the initial plan of care, service coordination, communication, continuity of care, and identification of care needs. The coordinator also monitors client assessments and visits, reviews assessments and plans of care, schedules ongoing visits, coordinates services with visiting team members, and provides appropriate education, supervision, and counseling to clients and their families or caregivers. Documentation must be accurate and consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure with the State Board of Nursing in the state or states where the employee practices.
Ability to work with patients and caregivers during end of life in home, hospital, and other facility settings.
Sensitivity to people in crisis and good listening skills.
Ability to work independently with self-discipline and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and promptly.
Demonstrated computer skills and ability to document effectively in an electronic medical record.
Compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
One to two years of hospice or home-care experience is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of home care or hospice and palliative-care clinical practice.
Strong knowledge of pain and symptom management preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete hospice pre-admission screening to determine appropriateness for services and the hospice admission diagnosis, and gather supporting medical records.
Provide information about hospice services to inquiries and consult clinical leadership regarding prospective clients with extraordinary needs.
Coordinate services and supplies needed before admission and maintain effective working relationships with referral sources.
Work with outside agencies and organizations to market services and facilitate efficient, timely client admissions.
Coordinate admissions collaboratively with professionals inside and outside PHS, promote cooperation with regulatory organizations, and maintain knowledge of the competition.
Participate in client-care processes and support case managers with caseloads and admissions staff with admissions and assessments when necessary.
Follow established practices with assigned staff and coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Oversee and monitor clinical components of medical records for completeness and accuracy.
Work with the hospice interdisciplinary team to manage the initial plan of care, coordinate and communicate with the team, maintain continuity of care, and identify interdisciplinary care needs.
Use assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize client comfort and enhance quality of life for clients and families.
Monitor client assessments and visits, review completed assessments and plans of care, schedule ongoing visits, and coordinate services with visiting team members.
Educate, supervise, and counsel clients and their families or caregivers regarding care needs as appropriate.
Document assessments, teaching, and services accurately and appropriately in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices.

Benefits

Health insurance and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options, for eligible full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Employer HSA contribution for eligible health plans.
Life insurance, including AD&D, for eligible full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
Holiday pay and extended sick benefits.
Vision insurance for benefits-eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accrued paid time off for all employees.
Same-day pay for all employees.
Employee assistance program for all employees.
College partnership educational discounts for all employees.
Access to Learn to Live resources for all employees.