Hospice RN Admissions/Resource Nurse

Territory: We are looking to fill roles in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties 

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 

Patriot is veteran owned and family operated 

Why Patriot? 

• Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being. 

We value our families and community: 

• On call not mandatory 

• Not required to work Holidays (option to pick up if available) 

• Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times   

• Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach  

How we support you professionally: 

• This position is paid at a competitive per-visit rate 


• Eligibility for Benefits upon day one of employment


• PTO packages


• Burnout Days

• Mileage reimbursement for any company travel  


• Company 401K with 4% company matching  

As a RN Admissions/Resource Nurse, you will:

• Coordinate hospice care by working with all team members as well as patients and family members.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.


• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.


• Submit complete and accurate clinical notes in a timely manner.


• Participate in IDG and case conferences.


• Provide education and training to nursing staff on new medical procedures, equipment, and medication administration. 


• Conduct assessments to determine patient needs and develop care plans accordingly.


• Act as a liaison between the case managers in the field and the office to facilitate communication and coordination of care.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and address areas needing improvement.


• Ensure adherence to facility policies and procedures, promoting a safe and effective care environment.


• Serve as a leader within the nursing unit, making decisions and solving problems as they arise. 


• Have coordination of total patient care.


• Participate in the patient's plan of care during the admission process. 


• Perform on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing


• Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse 


• One or more years of experience in hospice preferred


• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines


• Must have a criminal background check


• Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification

Job Conditions:

• Must have a driver's license and be willing and able to drive to patient's residences


• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care


• Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and turning of patients

*This position is paid at a competitive PRN rate*

We cannot wait for you to join our team!

Patriot Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.