RN - Admissions/Liaison - Weekends
About The Position
The Admission/Liaison Nurse serves patients and families in northeastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas and is an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Working closely with the Medical Director, the nurse coordinates and carries out hospice admissions and communicates the hospice concept to patients and families. The nurse develops plans of care, communicates patient and family needs to the team, educates patients and caregivers, and establishes an appropriate frequency of services to meet their needs. The role requires daily travel, effective management of an independent schedule, and flexibility to change schedules at short notice to meet patient needs. The nurse assesses patients, identifies problems, consults with physicians, and executes orders. The nurse must maintain professional boundaries while dealing with human suffering and emergencies. Shift configurations include days, nights, and weekends.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Arkansas RN license.
- BLS certification.
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a healthcare facility.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to remain 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.
- Flexibility to change schedules at short notice.
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, consult with physicians, and execute orders to meet patient needs.
- Travel daily and manage an independent schedule effectively.
- Adjust the schedule 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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