Admissions RN-Hospice

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Admissions RN-Hospice

@ LHC Group

Job Description:

Summary:

• We are hiring for a Hospice Admissions RN!
• At Heart of Hospice, a part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
• You can find a home for your career here. 

As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:

• The ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert
• Being valued and respected by patients and their families
• Employee-focused wellness and support programs.
• Incredible team support and empathetic leadership.

Responsibilities:

• The Admissions Nurse is responsible for execution of the hospice admission process in compliance with federal
• and state regulations. The Admissions Nurse will advocate for the patient and family to meet those stated needs
• that hospice can cover and/or refer them to other resources as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
• Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
• Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals.

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Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of operation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• LA: a minimum two-years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://careers.lhcgroup.com/careers-home/jobs. 

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