RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions
About The Position
Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care to people referred for hospice services. The position is based at the Edina, Minnesota office and covers Hennepin, Carver, and Sherburne Counties. The RN visits patients in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other settings to explain hospice care, assess eligibility, and coordinate the start of services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Hospice of the Midwest provides hospice services tailored to the needs of patients and families, with a focus on care in the home. The organization is an affiliate of Adoration Health and emphasizes exceptional patient care and support for its agency leadership and teams.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
- At least one year of hospice nursing experience; experience in long-term care, intensive care, or an emergency room may be considered in place of hospice experience.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
- Current CPR certification in states where required.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of hospice nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients referred for hospice care in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other settings.
- Explain hospice services, discuss goals and care with patients and families, answer questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents.
- Obtain patients’ medical histories, current medications, and symptoms.
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility based on Medicare and insurance guidelines.
- Coordinate the start of services, including nursing, aides, equipment, and medications.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Regular advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
