Hospice Admissions RN: Care Coordination & On-Call

Jobtome; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase plan / 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assessing needs and developing an individualized care plan. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and provide skilled interventions.

The role requires clinical RN experience in acute care, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license; on-call duties and travel between facilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state(s) licensed)
• Current CPR certification
• 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute care
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by assessing initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
• Establishes the initial plan of care with attending physician and interdisciplinary team
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers for symptom control and comfort
• Acts as liaison between disciplines and facilities during admission
• Develops and maintains individualized patient care progress records with timely documentation
• Communicates significant findings and changes in condition to clinical manager/physician and hospice team; obtains physician orders as required
• Performs on-call responsibilities and services to patients/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assessing needs and developing an individualized care plan. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and provide skilled interventions.

The role requires clinical RN experience in acute care, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license; on-call duties and travel between facilities are expected.