Hospice Field Admissions Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN)

Brighton Hospice; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with match

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care for hospice patients in homes and facilities across our service area. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, offering psych-social assessments and coordinating with physicians, social workers, and support staff.

The RN will contribute in Case Management, Admissions, or Resource roles, ensuring timely visits, accurate documentation, and adherence to hospice regulations.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the service area with reliable transportation.
• Excellent phone, email and written communication, and ability to triage urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of hospice patients in homes and facilities.
• Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team with psych-social assessments.
• Work in Case Management, Admissions, or Resource roles.
• Document patient visits and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

RN licensure (state)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Full-Time Monday-Friday 10 hour Shifts Starting at 10am or 11am
• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

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