Hospice Admissions Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Suncrest Hospice aims to change expectations for hospice care by providing exceptional care and service, increasing staff-to-patient ratios, increasing clinical visits, and lowering clinician caseloads. The organization is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. The RN contributes to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise in psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources. The RN works in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work one-on-one with patients while working with support from a patient care team.
- Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
- Time-management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
- Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and services to a group of patients.
- Visit patients at their residences, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
- Contribute expertise to the interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
- Manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
- Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with healthcare professionals.
- Travel across the service area to provide patient care.
Benefits
- Actual work/life balance
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- A team culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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