Admissions RN - Hospice

Faith Presbyterian Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization in Dallas is seeking an Admissions RN to oversee patient admissions and care coordination. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and have a Texas RN license with relevant hospice experience. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas RN license.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, ideally in hospice.
• Proficient communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patient care and communication with team.
• Conduct assessments and maintain patient records.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Compassionate Care

Education

Texas Registered Nurse License

2 years nursing experience, preferably in hospice

Job description

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Accepting applications until: July 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST

Location: DALLAS, TX 75251

Department: Clinical

Division: Faith Presbyterian Hospice

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Shift: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Position Description

Essential Duties

• Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
• Assume primary responsibility for a patient admission including assessment if needed, calls report of admission to team
• Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Practices Universal Precautions according to OSHA regulations and Faith Hospice policy
• Develop and evaluate the plan of care
• Participate in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, sharing only what needs to be shared with the interdisciplinary team in order for the patient to be adequately cared for
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Business Development, Director of Clinical Operations and Patient Care Manager in order to follow-up for every admission.
• Respects patient/family rights by: (knocking on doors before entering the residence, addresses patient/family by name, allows patient to make own decisions when appropriate)
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family. Demonstrates listening skills, offers encouragement when appropriate, adjusts care to the patients physical condition each visit
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
• Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Maintain up-to-date legible patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Instruct/Educate primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated; Contribute to patient and family counseling and education
• Is prompt for admission appointment, calls if late or unable to keep appointment, keeping Admission’s Coordinator informed also.
• Provides hospice 101 as needed, assists patient/family signing legal paperwork for hospice admission, completes admission process and nursing assessment and reports to Admission’s Coordinator upon completion of admission. Leaves report via VM for team
• Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Assist other nurse/case managers including assuming primary responsibility for patients when necessary
• Attends and participates in orientation and appropriate in-services and staff meetings to improve knowledge and skills and to maintain competency.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death. Reports death to appropriate physician.
• Plans the administration of and/or administers medication with knowledge of actions, contraindications, side effects and desired outcomes.
• Participates in agency and community programs as requested
• Is available for holiday, on-call, illness and vacation coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.
  
  

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Texas Registered Nurse License
• Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the two years in an hospice setting
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable method of transportation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and frequent demands
• Ability to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks
• Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff, patients and families
• Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
• Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
• Ability to comply with the Dying Persons of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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