Hospice Admissions RN — Full-Time Care Advocate

Heart to Heart Hospice; Midlothian (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Texas seeks an Admissions RN to assess patients and coordinate hospice services. You will conduct initial patient/family meetings, obtain consents, and develop care plans with the care team.

Requirements include RN licensure, applicable nursing degree, valid driver’s license, and 1–3 years of RN experience in clinical/hospice settings. A compassionate, autonomous professional is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State Registered Nurse License
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid auto liability insurance
• One to three years of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Review clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate
• Collaborate with Patient Care Manager, attending physician and hospice physician regarding eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services
• Conduct initial meeting with the patient and family over hospice service and philosophy and obtains consents for care
• Provide the initial comprehensive assessment of immediate physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions
• Develop an initial care plan that establishes immediate goals and interventions, based on nursing assessment and collaborates with the attending HMD and core team
• Maintain regular communication with the Intake Coordinator, Patient Care Managers, RN Case Manager and core team to review patients and help with managing needs
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

RN license

Nursing degree

Driver's license

Hospice/home health experience

Education

Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice in Texas seeks an Admissions RN to assess patients and coordinate hospice services. You will conduct initial patient/family meetings, obtain consents, and develop care plans with the care team.

Requirements include RN licensure, applicable nursing degree, valid driver’s license, and 1–3 years of RN experience in clinical/hospice settings. A compassionate, autonomous professional is essential for success.