Hospice Admissions Nurse - Compassionate Care & Growth

Masonicare Corp; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice in Groton, CT is seeking a Hospice Admission Nurse (full-time) to admit patients to hospice and palliative care, and to develop initial care plans. The role involves comprehensive assessments, HIS data submission, and OASIS data set creation, aligning with best practice standards.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with payers to ensure appropriate coverage. BSN preferred and CT RN license required.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred.
• Experience: Knowledge of State Regulations, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations is required. Experience in home health or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of patients, including holistic factors affecting patient and family.
• Complete HIS data set as part of the assessment.
• Document patient information to support OASIS data set and orders for service.
• Develop patient-specific care plans using best practice standards.
• Identify appropriate payer and ensure notification for non-coverage.
• Admit patients to hospice services and establish initial plan of care.

Education

BSN preferred

Connecticut Registered Nurse License

Job description

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice in Groton, CT is seeking a Hospice Admission Nurse (full-time) to admit patients to hospice and palliative care, and to develop initial care plans. The role involves comprehensive assessments, HIS data submission, and OASIS data set creation, aligning with best practice standards.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with payers to ensure appropriate coverage. BSN preferred and CT RN license required.