Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Liaison

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Corporate discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking a Clinical Admissions Nurse to assess and admit patients for hospice services in homes or facilities. You will collaborate with the Referral Department and physicians to ensure appropriate referrals, while providing compassionate nursing care and patient education.

Ideal candidates are BSN and/or CHPN prepared, with at least one year of nursing experience in home care, hospice, or oncology settings, and a commitment to HIPAA

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN and/or CHPN preferred).
• Experience with volunteer management and HR practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information assessment and admission services to patients referred to Hospice of Reserve Care.
• Performs home visits to assess and admit patients in home, facility, or health care setting.
• Communicates with Referral Department and health care providers to ensure appropriate referrals and certifications.
• Maintains patient records and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing care

HIPAA privacy

Education

BSN

CHPN

Job description

Regular Full-Time South Campus

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2942

Hospice of the Western Reserve is now Reserve Care. Our new name reflects the full scope of care we provide while honoring nearly 50 years of trusted service. We continue to deliver expert hospice, palliative and grief support with the same compassionate team. When you join Reserve Care, you become part of a legacy that walks alongside patients, families and communities with guidance and meaningful support during life’s most important moments.

JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Reserve Care operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do:

COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP.

We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you?

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

The Clinical Admissions Nurse is responsible for assuring for assuring that HWR programs are effectively and responsibly represented to patients, families, and others who have interest in hospice services through assessment, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient’s home, nursing facility, or in a health care facility. This position works closely with the Referral Department and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
• Provides information assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to HWR: conducting assessment visits in the home nursing facility or health care facility, as necessary.
• Communicates with Referral Department, the referring Physician, and Hospice MDs to assure appropriateness of each referral and those necessary certifications are obtained.
• Keeps the Referral Department informed about the progress of the referral/admission.
• Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients. Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Utilizes computer skills to access medical information and documents in electronic medical records as required.
• Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of an interdisciplinary team, shares essential patient information with all members to coordinate care.
• Completes and submits documentation within agency timelines policies that is complete, legible, and clearly reflects care given.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for the hospice care in all settings including regulatory/ reimbursement guidelines.
• Collaborates with other members of the IDT in coordinating care to be efficient and financially responsible.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other discipline services and medical equipment/ supply companies to meet patient care needs in a timely manner.
• Works with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values on patients or family, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Meets standards for continuing education and maintain licensure.
• Demonstrates understanding of HIPPA privacy Standards and related Agency policies.

SUCCESS CAPABILITIES:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program: BSN and/ or CHPN Experience with volunteer management and HR practices preferred
• Required Nurse Licensure by the state of Ohio, valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required: intake, home care, hospice and/or oncology nursing experience required.

DETAILS:

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Exempt role

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active driver’s license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

NOTE:

The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Reserve Care

Cleveland, OH 44114

216.383.2222 or careers@ reserve-care.org

Reserve Care is an equal opportunity employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.