RN - Admissions/Liaison - Weekends

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

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking an Admission/Liaison Nurse to coordinate admissions and work closely with the Medical Director to facilitate Hospice intake. You will educate families on Hospice concepts, develop care plans, and communicate patient needs to the interdisciplinary team.

Daily travel is required; flexibility and strong clinical skills are essential. The role emphasizes professional boundaries, compassionate care, and the ability to train caregivers while coordinating order

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted AR RN license and BLS certification.
• Experience in hospice/home health or acute care nursing preferred.
• Ability to travel daily and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute admission process into Hospice care.
• Communicate Hospice concepts to families and patients clearly.
• Develop care plans and relay patient/family needs to the team.
• Educate patient/caregivers and train them on care tasks.
• Adjust schedules to meet patient needs while handling emergencies.

Skills

RN license AR

BLS certification

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

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.