Hospice Field Admissions Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN)
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff-to-patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice.
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide care and services for a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psycho-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community resources. The RN will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
Responsibilities
- Work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership
- Work closely with patients on a 1:1 level while receiving strong support from a patient care team
- Operate independently on a day-to-day basis with activities including phone, email, and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and understanding of hospice rules and regulations
- Manage time effectively to handle visits, documentation, and meetings (e.g., scheduled visits, required meetings, responding to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Learn and use an electronic medical records system
- Drive with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance to travel across the service area
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 10-hour shifts starting at 10am or 11am.
Pay
Competitive pay.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- Culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing team members
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades