Hospice Admissions Nurse - Compassionate Home Care

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Corporate discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking a Clinical Admissions Nurse to assess and admit patients for hospice services in homes or facilities. You will collaborate with the Referral Department and physicians to ensure appropriate referrals, while providing compassionate nursing care and patient education.

Ideal candidates are BSN and/or CHPN prepared, with at least one year of nursing experience in home care, hospice, or oncology settings, and a commitment to HIPAA

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN and/or CHPN preferred).
• Experience with volunteer management and HR practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information assessment and admission services to patients referred to Hospice of Reserve Care.
• Performs home visits to assess and admit patients in home, facility, or health care setting.
• Communicates with Referral Department and health care providers to ensure appropriate referrals and certifications.
• Maintains patient records and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing care

HIPAA privacy

Education

BSN

CHPN

Job description

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking a Clinical Admissions Nurse to assess and admit patients for hospice services in homes or facilities. You will collaborate with the Referral Department and physicians to ensure appropriate referrals, while providing compassionate nursing care and patient education.

Ideal candidates are BSN and/or CHPN prepared, with at least one year of nursing experience in home care, hospice, or oncology settings, and a commitment to HIPAA