RN - Admission/Liaison

Circle of Life•Bentonville, AR

15d

About The Position

The Admission/Liaison Nurse is an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team and works closely with the Medical Director to determine and facilitate hospice admissions. The nurse primarily coordinates and carries out the admission process into hospice care, communicates the hospice concept to patients and families, develops the plan of care, and communicates patient and family care needs to the team. The role includes training and educating patients and caregivers and establishing an appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet their needs. The nurse must maintain professional boundaries while dealing with human suffering, remain flexible to schedule changes at short notice, travel daily, and manage their schedule effectively. The position serves patients and families in northeastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas and offers a variety of shift configurations, including nights, days, and weekends.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Arkansas RN license.
BLS certification.
Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability within a healthcare facility.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering and emergencies.
Excellent clinical skills.
Ability to use a personal vehicle for daily travel.
Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience.
Experience with computer charting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the hospice admission process.
Work with the Medical Director to determine and facilitate hospice admissions.
Communicate the hospice concept to patients and families.
Develop the plan of care and communicate patient and family care needs to the team.
Train and educate patients and caregivers.
Establish an appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet patient and family needs.
Travel daily and manage one's schedule effectively.
Identify problems and perform head-to-toe assessments.
Educate and consult with the physician and execute orders to meet patient needs.
Adapt schedules at short notice to meet patient needs while maintaining professional boundaries.