Admission Nurse

Community Healthcare of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off Programs

Company-provided Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse in Dallas, Texas, to coordinate hospice services and conduct patient admissions. The role demands nurse consultations, thorough patient assessments, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a valid Texas RN license, with a preference for those having over 2 years of experience in hospice care management. A competitive salary and generous benefits, including paid time off and retirement savings plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Prefer 2+ years in hospice case management.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services.
• Conduct consultations for admission of patient services.
• Complete thorough assessment of patients at admission.

Skills

Nursing experience

Hospice case management

Proficient computer skills

Microsoft Office suite experience

Education

Registered Nurse in the state of Texas

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts consultations 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
• 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
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.