Hospice Admissions RN: Lead Interdisciplinary Care

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a hospice liaison registered nurse to oversee admission to hospice services and lead the interdisciplinary care team for each patient and family. You will obtain history, perform assessments, explain services, obtain informed consent, verify prognosis, and coordinate with physicians and the IDT to ensure seamless, compassionate care across the service area.

This role emphasizes coordination of medications, equipment, and supplies, plus education for hospital staff and

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification may be required within 6 months.
• Typically 2 years of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospice interdisciplinary care team for each patient and family on their caseload.
• Obtain history, perform assessments, and determine appropriateness for hospice and level of care.
• Explain hospice services and obtain informed consent for hospice care.
• Review insurance/Medicare eligibility and assist with billing data.
• Coordinate services, arrange equipment and supplies, and ensure handoffs within IDT.
• Develop and provide hospice education to inpatient hospitals and facilities.
• Ensure safe patient mobility and coordinate travel within the Advocate Aurora service area.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Crisis management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks a hospice liaison registered nurse to oversee admission to hospice services and lead the interdisciplinary care team for each patient and family. You will obtain history, perform assessments, explain services, obtain informed consent, verify prognosis, and coordinate with physicians and the IDT to ensure seamless, compassionate care across the service area.

This role emphasizes coordination of medications, equipment, and supplies, plus education for hospital staff and