Hospice Admissions RN
About the role
Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice. We bring high-touch, innovative medicine to those living at home with chronic conditions. Bloom's model of care is proven to provide exceptional care to the homebound population, and Bloom Healthcare has generated outstanding quality results in CMS Innovation Center models compared to our peers.
We believe in creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Bloom Healthcare has been voted the "Top Workplace" for seven consecutive years. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to our employees. By nurturing a work culture that puts our team first, we empower them to put our patients first.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a valid nursing license
- Complete admission and/or collaborate to pass admission to RNCM
- Educate clinical care team on community/referral source protocols
- Attend and complete all required clinical trainings/in-services
- Provide clinical education and/or in-services for referral sources/Bloom staff
- Participate in clinical meetings such as IDT when necessary
- Attend patient care conferences when necessary
- Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching as necessary
- Creates timely and accurate documentation
- New referral assessments at hospitals/ SNF/ Rehabs
- Collaborates with Ambassador on new referrals and processing of referrals
- Assists community with transfer referrals
- Process referrals in conjunction with Intake/Scheduling:
- Clinically assess referral paperwork
- Clinical collaboration with PCP regarding referral
- Complete EOB/informational with family/patient/POA
- Obtain consent to admission
Requirements
- Accredited nursing school graduate.
- Valid TX RN or LPN license.
- At least one year in medical, surgical, or critical care nursing.
- Strong clinical assessment capability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management.
- Computer proficiency.
- Experience in hospice or oncology.
- Understanding of death/dying and bereavement processes.
- CHPN certification.
Skills
- Ability to promote Bloom services and programs
- Ability to support Practice Ambassador in building and maintaining referral source relationships
- Ability to schedule and attend sales meetings with referral sources
- Ability to assist with referral source complaints/needs
- Ability to assist community during a state audit
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, protocols, and expectations between Bloom HBPC Providers and Bloom Hospice staff
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonuses and stock options
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance including an employer-paid benefit plan
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Annual continued education allowance
Pay
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full Time
Mid Level