Admission Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Counsels for admission of patient services, including education of hospice services to patients and their families.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services.
• Attends and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient.
• Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits.
• May train other admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Case Management experience required.
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management.
• Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel