Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Ascend Health; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

And More!

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Bucks County, Quakertown, is seeking an Admissions RN to evaluate patients and families at admission, determining home care needs and initiating care plans. The role requires coordination with the clinical team to implement care plans while upholding hospice philosophy and goals.

Admission processes and effective communication with hospitals are essential. Qualified candidates hold an RN license with 2–4 years of hospice experience; Associate's degree required, Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of operations.
• Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of related hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Outlines patient/family referral and admission.
• Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs and initiates the plan of care.
• Articulates hospice philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Coordinates care with the clinical team to implement the plan.
• Markets to acute hospitals in the area.

Skills

RN licensure

communication skills

hospice care experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

none

Job description

Now Hiring - Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

The Admissions Nurse, will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and identifies problems for each patient upon admission.
• Ability to outline the patient/family referral and admission.
• Uses assessment date to determine care plan needs and initiates the plan of care.
• Articulates hospice philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Communicates with other members of the clinical team to coordinate the care plan.
• Markets to acute hospitals in the area.

Ascend Hospice- is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Professional Experience:

• 2-4 years of related Hospice experience
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state of operations

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!