Hospice Admissions Nurse
About The Position
We have been a trusted community resource since 1980. Our reputation has been built on consistency, responsiveness, and quality. As a non-profit, community-led agency, we are able to focus on providing quality care to patients and families when they need it most, rather than being driven by profit or financial demand. This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment. We are seeking an Admissions RN to provide information about services to potential agency patients and admits patients to agency's total care category of service in coordination with Clinical Team Manager(s).
Requirements
- One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred
- Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable
- HPNA certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Screen and process inquiries for admission to MHHC's total care category.
- Determine patient's eligibility for hospice care.
- Make telephone contact and/or assessment visits with potential hospice patients to provide information on agency services and/or assess patient's status.
- Assist with implementation and coordination of services required for discharge of patients from hospitals into agency's program of care.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- generous benefits
- supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
