Hospice Field Admissions Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice • Plymouth Township, PA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of hospice 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 role may be in Case Management, Admissions, or Resource services.

Suncrest Hospice describes its goal as changing expectations for hospice care through exceptional patient and family care and service. The company allocates resources to increase staff-to-patient ratios, increase clinical visits, and lower clinician caseloads. It is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state or states of practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Ability to work one-on-one with patients while receiving support from the patient care team.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, and in writing and meet with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time-management skills to handle visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs through prioritization and triage.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive and travel throughout the service area.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients.
• Visit patients in their residences, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Work in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; respond to 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 visit patients.

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 culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed