Registered Nurse Admissions at Heartland Hospice summary:
The Registered Nurse Admissions at Heartland Hospice plays a vital role in providing hospice care, ensuring that patients and their families receive comprehensive support during difficult times. This position involves assessing patient eligibility for services, explaining care options, and contributing to individualized care plans. The nurse will also participate in on-call services and collaborate with a team dedicated to delivering high-quality hospice and palliative care.
Our Company:
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview:
We're looking for a Registered Nurse, Admissions (Hospice) to join our team.
You will report directly to the Admissions Manager. You will be responsible for explaining the Company's services to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.
- You will as an RN utilize the nursing process to contribute to each patient's total plan of care.
- You will visit patients and families in their place of residence or in the hospital to assess for appropriateness, explain services, monitor condition, or admit to hospice services in accordance with the admission procedure.
- You will participate in evening/weekend on-call as required.
About You:
- You have a Registered Nurse license in the state where the program is located.
- Bachelor's Degree and C.H.P.N. certification preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year general nursing experience, Hospice experience preferred.
- You have a minimum of 2 years Hospice Health Care or Medical Office experience, preferred.
- CPR Certification
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese:
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location: Heartland Hospice
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, hospice care, patient admissions, nursing process, home health, palliative care, patient assessment, healthcare services, emotional support, clinical care