RN Hospice Full-time
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Elite Hospice of Hot Springs, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you will be responsible for executing the hospice admission process in compliance with federal and state regulations. You will advocate for the patient and family to meet their needs that hospice can cover and refer them to other resources as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN licensed in the state of operation
- Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- 2+ years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other healthcare service delivery system setting
- Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and accountability
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs
- Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records
- Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner
- Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility
- Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
