Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BJC HealthCare seeks an Admissions Hospice Nurse to coordinate compassionate end-of-life care for patients entering hospice services in the St. Louis region.

In this role, you will assess eligibility, complete admissions, educate patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team. You'll ensure timely, patient-centered transitions, support symptom management plans, and document accurately in the EMR.

Formación

• Coordinate end-of-life care for hospice patients.
• Assess eligibility for hospice admissions.
• Complete admissions paperwork and processes.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the hospice team.
• Document accurately in the EMR.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate admissions for hospice patients in the St. Louis region.
• Assess and determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Educate patients and families about care options and expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Ensure timely, patient-centered transitions into hospice care.
• Accurately document all activities in the EMR.

Conocimientos

Assess eligibility

Admissions coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Herramientas

EMR

Descripción del empleo

BJC HealthCare seeks an Admissions Hospice Nurse to coordinate compassionate end-of-life care for patients entering hospice services in the St. Louis region. In this role, you will assess eligibility, complete admissions, educate patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team. You'll ensure timely, patient-centered transitions, support symptom management plans, and document accurately in the EMR. BJC offers robust training, evidence-based practice, and a mission-driven, collaborative culture focused on dignity, inclusion, and clinical excellence.