RN Admissions

Company : Good Shepherd Hospice

Job Type : Full Time

401 West Frontier Lane, Olathe

Job Description - RN Admissions

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in Olathe and surrounding communities.

The Hospice RN plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of Hospice patients, working with families, caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Coordinates referrals and the communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.
- Answers questions regarding admission criteria, hospice services and referral requests
- Takes admissions referral and records information accurately on the referral forms and tracking sheet
- Contacts physician's office for admission approval when appropriate
- Contacts patient /family and makes appointment for admission interview
Processes and completes all admission paperwork
- Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services
- Obtains written consent from patient, family or patient assignee, when criteria for hospice admission is met
- Communicates with referral sources about appointments, MD orders, time frames for admission and any obstacles to an immediate admission
- Contacts patient/family within 24 hours to set-up appointment explaining hospice services
Works with the marketing team to assure:
- Strong patient, family, referrer and facility satisfaction
- Appropriate market penetration
- Maximization of hospice census goals

Qualifications

Hospice Experience Preferred (or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing required)
Registered Nurses license
Commitment to Providing Excellent Customer Service to Patients and Families
Valid Driver’s License
Can Successfully Pass Background Checks

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RN Admissions

Job Description - RN Admissions

Overview

Responsibilities

Coordinates referrals and the communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.

Processes and completes all admission paperwork

Works with the marketing team to assure:

Qualifications

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