Hospice Admissions Nurse — In-Home Care & Education

Boston Medical Center; Franklin (Venango County); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Free parking

Transit subsidy

Wellness center

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse to assess patients in homes or hospitals and prepare them for entry into Gilchrist Hospice Care services. The role serves as an ambassador for Gilchrist within the service area.

Requires a Diploma/ADN/BSN and current nursing license with at least three years of nursing experience; home health or hospice background is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited program.
• Current MD nursing license.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient and family assessment for hospice eligibility and needs.
• Prepare and implement initial care plan with Medical Director approval.
• Provide direct nursing care to maintain high-quality care.
• Inform Team Leader of resource utilization and referrals.
• Document clinical findings to support eligibility and discharge planning.
• Teach family members or caregivers patient care skills and medications.
• Arrange home equipment required for care.
• Attend to patient and family at time of death if applicable.
• Participate in Admissions projects and process improvements.
• Develop relationships with referral sources in the service area.
• Obtain consents per regulations and policies.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

EMR

Education

Diploma

ADN

BSN

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse to assess patients in homes or hospitals and prepare them for entry into Gilchrist Hospice Care services. The role serves as an ambassador for Gilchrist within the service area.

Requires a Diploma/ADN/BSN and current nursing license with at least three years of nursing experience; home health or hospice background is preferred but not required.