RN Admissions

Good Shepherd Hospice; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice in Wichita is seeking a compassionate RN to join our team, delivering specialized hospice care to patients and their families in Wichita and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN plans, implements and evaluates nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will coordinate referrals, complete admission paperwork, and collaborate with physicians, patients and families to ensure timely, respectful and quality end-of-life care with a strong focus on service

Qualifications

• Hospice experience preferred (or home health, geriatrics or med-surg).
• Registered Nurse license is required.
• Commitment to excellent customer service for patients and families.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates referrals and communication between Hospice team and referral sources.
• Answers questions about admission criteria, hospice services and referrals.
• Takes admissions referrals and records information on forms and tracking sheets.
• Contacts physician offices for admission approval when appropriate.
• Sets up admission interviews with patient/family within 24 hours.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experiencedRNto join our team serving patients and their families inWichita 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