Hospice Admissions Nurse: Compassionate Care Coordination

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking an RN Admission Nurse in Fort Worth to lead patient admissions for hospice services and coordinate each admission with families and the Interdisciplinary Team. You will explain scope of services, assess needs, and ensure smooth transition into care.

Texas RN licensure and a valid driver's license are required, along with 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Hospice case management experience is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission.
• Completes thorough admission assessment; establish initial nursing visit frequency and arrange needs for DME/RX, bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteers.
• Attend and report to the Interdisciplinary Team about the patient.
• Complete paperwork and charting according to policy.
• May conduct nursing or tuck-in visits.
• May train admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking an RN Admission Nurse in Fort Worth to lead patient admissions for hospice services and coordinate each admission with families and the Interdisciplinary Team. You will explain scope of services, assess needs, and ensure smooth transition into care.

Texas RN licensure and a valid driver's license are required, along with 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management experience is preferred.