Registered Nurse Hospice Admissions Liaison

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Registered Nurse Hospice Admissions Liaison, where you will play a pivotal role in guiding patients and families through the hospice admission process. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing essential information, conducting assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. An established healthcare organization is dedicated to uplifting the community and providing holistic care. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for patient advocacy and a commitment to quality care, this role is an exciting opportunity to grow both professionally and spiritually.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of RN experience in home health or acute care, including 1 year in a hospital.
• Active Florida RN license and Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients referred for hospice admission and assess their needs.
• Provide information about hospice services to patients and families.
• Partner with hospital staff to facilitate new referrals.

Skills

Registered Nurse Experience

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse Hospice Admissions Liaison (24045763)

Job Number:

Registered Nurse Hospice Admissions Liaison (24045763)

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 9am-9pm Dayshift with every other weekend rotation.

Location: Volusia and Flagler Counties

The role you’ll contribute:

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for responding to and visiting with patients who have been referred for admission to AdventHealth Hospice Care. The Admissions Nurse informs the patients, caregivers, and family members of the hospice services available with the organization and assesses patient for admission to services. In addition, the Admissions Nurse is responsible for visiting current AdventHealth Hospice Care patients who have been admitted to the hospital and communicates patient status with the respective interdisciplinary team.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provides information and resources available to patients for admittance onto Hospice services.
• Travels to resident site or hospital room of patient who has been referred to Hospice. Greets patient, caregiver and/or family member(s) and communicates the program and services available with Hospice.
• Partners with the Account Representative staff member to meet the needs of the patients and hospital staff to gain new referrals.
• Assesses the patient and family’s emotional condition as to readiness for hospice. Answers questions and responds to concerns to encourage admission onto the Hospice program if conditions are justified.
• Obtains required signatures and generates handwritten documents required to comply with regulations for reimbursement.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and needs for special equipment. Determines patient’s primary physician, personal information, and special needs. If patient’s condition requires crisis intervention, psychosocial, chaplain or other special services, notify Hospice of need to assign appropriate team members. Obtain orders and initiate documentation for crisis care if required.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associates Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years Registered Nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1-year experience in the hospital.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
• A clear/active Florida Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Maintain a current, valid Florida Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification.

Job:

Hospice

Organization:

AdventHealth Palm Coast HHA and Hospice

Primary Location:

US-FL-Ormond Beach

Work Locations:

FM ADH ADMIN / RELECTIONS BLD 770 W GRANADA BLVD Ormond Beach 32174

Operating Unit: AH Palm Coast HHA and Hospice