RN Admissions - Part-Time
About The Position
Responsible for evaluating and admitting patients into hospice care, ensuring they meet eligibility criteria and understand the services provided. This role involves conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and completing all required documentation accurately and timely. Serves as a key point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources—providing education on hospice philosophy, goals of care, and end-of-life support. The Admissions Nurse also facilitates a smooth transition into hospice by initiating care plans and ensuring all services are in place in different care settings. Assesses patients for hospice eligibility, coordinates admissions, and ensures timely, accurate documentation. They educate patients and families on hospice care, collaborate with the care team, and help ensure a smooth transition into services with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners required
- Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience
- At least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship role
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Auto liability insurance
- A safe driving record
- CPR certification required
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of hospice federal and state regulations preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and admitting patients into hospice care
- Ensuring patients meet eligibility criteria and understand the services provided
- Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments
- Coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Completing all required documentation accurately and timely
- Serving as a key point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources
- Providing education on hospice philosophy, goals of care, and end-of-life support
- Facilitating a smooth transition into hospice by initiating care plans and ensuring all services are in place in different care settings
- Assessing patients for hospice eligibility
- Coordinating admissions
- Ensuring timely, accurate documentation
- Educating patients and families on hospice care
- Collaborating with the care team
- Helping ensure a smooth transition into services with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centered care
- Adhering to company policies regarding attendance, safety, and mandatory training
- Promoting the mission and goals of Hospice Austin through quality leadership and adaptability
- Participating in and leading performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and team effectiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
