Hospice Admissions RN

Salus Hospice•Irvine, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Salus Hospice Team as a Hospice Admissions RN – Make a Difference Today! Salus Hospice is urgently seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Admissions RN to join our dedicated team serving the Orange County region. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional hospice care and want to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! This position will cover all of Orange County! Must be available to work Monday - Friday 12pm - 8:30 pm

Requirements

Registered Nurse with valid CA state license
Minimum one year of hospice or home health experience
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patient’s place of residence
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for hospice
Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of the terminally ill
Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision
Current Physical and TB test results

Nice To Haves

Strong background in medical/surgical, ICU/CCU, or ER is helpful

Responsibilities

Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with Salus Hospice
Maintain clinical and professional competence.
Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice care.