Hospice Admission Registered Nurse

Suncrest Hospice; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Admissions Specialist to handle admissions and patient visits in the Bay Area. This role requires travel up to 150 miles per shift and 10-hour workdays from Wednesday to Saturday, 12 PM to 10:30 PM.

The position demands at least 1 year in hospice, SNF, or hospital settings, CA RN licensure, and reliable transportation. A strong orientation to patient and family education is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience, SNF, or hospital experience.
• Ability to establish hospice eligibility and diagnosis when patient is appropriate.
• Willingness to travel to meet patients where they live (private homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed.
• Orient new patients to the hospice program and assist with paperwork.
• Perform thorough nursing assessments and determine eligibility.

Skills

Hospice experience

Travel willingness

Patient visits

Nursing assessments

Education

Registered Nursing Licensure (CA)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Field Admissions Specialist

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range $55.00-$65.00 per hour
• $1500 Sign On Bonus
• 2 Patient Visit per day
• Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

The Registered Nurse (RN) Field Admissions Specialist will complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed. Admission nurses are responsible for orienting new patients to the hospice program, assisting the patient and caregiver with all the legal paperwork, and completing a thorough nursing assessment.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is required to work 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week (Wednesday-Saturday 12PM-1030PM)
• Must be willing to travel up to 150 miles per shift.
• The candidate must be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area. This position involves regular driving over long distances, so comfort with travel is essential
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience, SNF, or hospital experience
• Ability to establish both hospice eligibility and diagnosis when patient is appropriate
• Willingness to travel to meet our patients where they live (private homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, etc.)
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Registered Nursing Licensure in the state of California