RN - Admission/Liaison - Weekends
About The Position
The Admission/Liaison Nurse serves patients and families in NE Oklahoma and NWA and is an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working closely with the Medical Director to determine and facilitate hospice admissions. The nurse coordinates and executes the hospice admission process, communicates the hospice concept to patients and families, develops plans of care, and communicates patient and family needs to the team. The role includes educating and training patients and caregivers, establishing an appropriate frequency of disciplines, and responding flexibly to changing patient needs. The nurse travels daily, manages their own schedule, and must maintain professional boundaries while dealing with human suffering. Shift configurations include nights, days, and weekends.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Arkansas RN license.
- BLS certification.
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability in a healthcare facility.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and cope with human suffering and emergencies.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to be flexible and change schedule at short notice.
- Ability to travel daily and manage own schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience.
- Computer charting experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute the hospice admission process.
- Work with the Medical Director to determine and facilitate hospice admissions.
- Explain the hospice concept to patients and families.
- Develop plans of care and communicate patient and family care needs to the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Train and educate patients and caregivers.
- Establish an appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet patient and family needs.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, identify problems, educate and consult with the physician, and execute orders to meet patient needs.
- Travel daily and manage an independent schedule effectively.
- Adapt schedules at short notice to meet patient needs.
- Maintain professional boundaries while dealing with human suffering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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