RN - Admissions/Liaison

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR seeks an Admission/Liaison Nurse to coordinate hospice admissions and develop patient/family care plans. You will train caregivers, communicate needs to the interdisciplinary team, and adapt schedules to meet patient needs while traveling daily to patient locations.

The role requires an AR RN license, BLS, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex emotional situations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AR RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and patients.
• Must be able to travel daily and manage own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate hospice admissions with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Develop and communicate care plans based on patient/family needs.
• Educate patient and caregivers on hospice concepts and processes.
• Train families and caregivers and coordinate disciplines for needs.
• Maintain professional boundaries while addressing human suffering.

Skills

AR RN license

BLS certification

Strong assessment

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

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.