RN Admissions

Good Shepherd Hospice; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice in Oklahoma City is looking for a compassionate RN to join our team. The RN will be responsible for patient care in hospice, coordinating referrals, and processing admissions with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have hospice experience or related nursing experience, hold a valid RN license, and demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Hospice experience preferred or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or medical/surgical nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and communication between the team and referral sources.
• Process and complete all admission paperwork accurately.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Hospice Experience

Commitment to Customer Service

Education

Registered Nurses license

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in OKC and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of Hospice patients, working with families, caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates referrals and the communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.

  
  
  
  
  • Answers questions regarding admission criteria, hospice services and referral requests
  
  
  • Takes admissions referral and records information accurately on the referral forms and tracking sheet
  
  
  • Contacts physician's office for admission approval when appropriate
  
  
  • Contacts patient /family and makes appointment for admission interview
  
  
  
  



• Processes and completes all admission paperwork

  
  
  
  
  • Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services
  
  
  • Obtains written consent from patient, family or patient assignee, when criteria for hospice admission is met
  
  
  • Communicates with referral sources about appointments, MD orders, time frames for admission and any obstacles to an immediate admission
  
  
  • Contacts patient/family within 24 hours to set-up appointment explaining hospice services
  
  
  
  



• Works with the marketing team to assure:

  
  
  
  
  • Strong patient, family, referrer and facility satisfaction
  
  
  • Appropriate market penetration
  
  
  • Maximization of hospice census goals
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Hospice Experience Preferred (or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing required)


• Registered Nurses license


• Commitment to Providing Excellent Customer Service to Patients and Families


• Valid Driver’s License


• Can Successfully Pass Background Checks