RN Admission Nurse

Community Healthcare of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off Programs

Company-provided Life Insurance, Short

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Health-S

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage reimbursement for work-related

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking an experienced RN Admission Nurse to meet with patients and families, explain hospice services, and coordinate admission. The role involves conducting admissions assessments, coordinating initial nursing visits, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure comprehensive support.

Candidates must be a Texas-licensed RN with a valid driver’s license; hospice case management experience is preferred, with strong computer and Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management.
• Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.
• Conducts consultations for admission of patient services, including education of hospice services to patients and their families.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services.
• Attends and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient.
• Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits.
• May train other admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary team coordination

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

RN license in TX

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an RN Admission Nurse.

POSITION SUMMARY

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts consultations for admission of patient services, including education of hospice services to patients and their families.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services.
• Attends and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient.
• Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits.
• May train other admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• 1 year of nursing experience required
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management
• Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite experience

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.