RN - Admissions/Liaison

Circle of Life; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Admission/Liaison Nurse plays a pivotal role in coordinating hospice admissions by working closely with the Medical Director and care team. The nurse communicates Hospice concepts to patients and families, develops care plans, and educates caregivers to ensure a smooth transition into Hospice services.

Role requires strong clinical skills, ability to manage complex situations, and flexibility to travel daily to meet patient needs, including nights, days, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AR RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to document clearly and communicate calmly in emergencies.
• Experience with home health, hospice, or acute care nursing is preferred; familiarity with computer charting is a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily travel capacity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the admission process into Hospice care.
• Effectively communicate the Hospice concept to patients and families.
• Develop the plan of care and relay patient/family needs to the care team.
• Educate and train patient/caregivers; establish appropriate frequency of disciplines.
• Be flexible with scheduling and willing to travel daily to meet patient needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Travel daily

Adaptability

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - AR

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

This position will serve patients and families in NE Oklahoma and NWA. We have a variety of shift configurations including nights, days, and weekends.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility.
• Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies.
• Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.
• Position requires use of personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

General Description

The Admission/Liaison Nurse is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team and works closely with the Medical Director for determining and facilitating hospice admissions. Primarily responsible for coordination and execution of the admission process into Hospice care. Nurse will need to be able to effectively communicate the Hospice concept to families and patient. Will develop the plan of care and effectively communicate the patient/family care needs to the team, must be able to train and educate patient/caregivers, and establish an appropriate frequency of disciplines to meet the patient/families' needs. Must be able to deal with human suffering while maintaining professional boundaries. Required to be flexible and change schedule at a moment's notice to meet patient needs. Required to travel daily and manage own schedule effectively. Must have excellent clinical skills and be able to identify problems, perform head to toe assessment, educate and consult with the physician, and execute orders to meet patient's needs.