Hospice Admissions Nurse | Compassionate Care Coordinator

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hospice Austin is seeking an Admissions Nurse to evaluate and admit patients into hospice care, ensuring eligibility and understanding services. This role coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and completes all required documentation accurately and timely.

The Admissions Nurse serves as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources, providing education on hospice philosophy, goals of care, and end-of-life support, and facilitates smooth transitions

Aufgaben

• Assesses patients for hospice eligibility, coordinates admissions, and ensures timely, accurate documentation.
• Educate patients and families on hospice care, collaborate with the care team, and help ensure a smooth transition into services with compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Promote the mission and goals of Hospice Austin through quality leadership and adaptability.
• Participate in and lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and team effectiveness.

Jobbeschreibung

Hospice Austin is seeking an Admissions Nurse to evaluate and admit patients into hospice care, ensuring eligibility and understanding services. This role coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and completes all required documentation accurately and timely.

The Admissions Nurse serves as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources, providing education on hospice philosophy, goals of care, and end-of-life support, and facilitates smooth transitions