RN Admissions Weekdays, Oklahoma

Overview:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus  Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in OKC 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. Full Time RN Admissions: 3, 12-hour shifts/week

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