Admission Nurse

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Company-provided Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health  

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage reimbursement for work-related

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is hiring an Admission Nurse to coordinate patient admissions for hospice services in the Fort Worth area. The role involves meeting patients and families, explaining hospice scope, arranging initial nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include Texas RN licensure, valid driver’s license, and 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Case Management experience required.
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management.
• Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hospice experience

Nursing experience

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Admission Nurse

Full Time Ft. Worth, Fort Worth, TX, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 2208

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an Admission Nurse.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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.

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an Admission Nurse.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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
• Case Management 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
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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.

• 2 - Friday-Sunday 8:00am-8:30pm
• 1 - Monday-Friday 10:am-7:00pm