Registered Nurse - Admissions
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association · Colchester, VT · 2 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Role Overview: The Community Hospice Admission Nurse serves as the initial contact for clients entering hospice care, ensuring a personalized and respectful experience that aligns with client goals.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate admission processes by collaborating with intake, reviewing referrals, and scheduling in-person admissions.
- Engage with clients and caregivers to discuss hospice plans and organize care initiation.
- Manage charting and care coordination before transitioning responsibilities to the RN case manager and interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- RN license recognized by the relevant state.
- At least four years of experience as a Community Hospice Nurse or five years in home health nursing.
- Hospice and palliative care certification preferred.
- Strong clinical experience in relevant areas.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
The team emphasizes a supportive culture, safe patient handling, shared governance, and ongoing education.
Schedule
The role may involve variable on-call duties based on program needs.