RN Admissions

Good Shepherd Hospice•Oklahoma City, OK

14d

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to serve patients and families in OKC, Norman, Hinton, and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for hospice patients while working with families, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. This position works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license.
Previous experience in home health, geriatrics, or general medical/surgical nursing.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service to patients and families.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully pass background checks.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate referrals and communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team, and referral sources.
Answer questions about admission criteria, hospice services, and referral requests.
Take admission referrals and accurately record information on referral forms and the tracking sheet.
Contact the physician’s office for admission approval when appropriate.
Contact patients and families to schedule an admission interview.
Process and complete admission paperwork.
Provide accurate and appropriate documentation of patient and family services.
Obtain written consent from the patient, family, or patient assignee when hospice admission criteria are met.
Communicate with referral sources about appointments, physician orders, admission time frames, and obstacles to an immediate admission.
Contact patients and families within 24 hours to schedule an appointment and explain hospice services.
Work with the marketing team to support patient, family, referrer, and facility satisfaction; appropriate market penetration; and hospice census goals.