RN - Admissions/Liaison - Weekends

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking an Admission/Liaison Nurse in Arkansas. You will coordinate admissions, explain hospice care to families, and develop care plans.

The role requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to educate patients and caregivers while working within an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates have active AR RN licensure, BLS, and experience in hospice or acute care with computer charting skills.

Qualifications

• Active AR RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in hospice, home health, or acute care nursing preferred.
• Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the admission process into Hospice care.
• Effectively communicate Hospice concept to families and patients.
• Develop the plan of care and convey patient/family needs to the care team.
• Train and educate patients and caregivers.
• Manage own schedule with daily travel to meet patient needs.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Computer charting

Patient education

Education

RN degree

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

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.