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RN Admissions

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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.

Tuesday-Friday, 10hr shifts

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

Average salary estimate

$70000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About RN Admissions, Good Shepherd Hospice

At Good Shepherd Hospice, we are on the lookout for a dedicated and compassionate RN Admissions professional to join our welcoming team in Olathe. This pivotal role is all about ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for our patients and their families, which is critical in providing quality hospice care. As the RN Admissions, you’ll play a key part in planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of hospice patients, working closely alongside families, caregivers, and other members of our interdisciplinary team. You’ll coordinate referrals and effectively communicate with hospice consultants, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Your responsibilities will include answering questions about admission criteria, managing referral requests, and meticulously completing all necessary admission paperwork. You’ll also establish connections with physicians for admission approvals and follow up with families to explain our services. The team at Good Shepherd Hospice is committed to achieving strong satisfaction levels among patients, families, and referral sources, and as part of the marketing efforts, you’ll help maximize our hospice’s census goals. We appreciate seasoned professionals who hold a Registered Nurse license, have a background in hospice, home health, or geriatrics, and possess a passion for excellent patient service. Join us Wednesday through Friday for 10-hour shifts and make a meaningful impact in your community. We can’t wait for you to bring your expertise and compassion to our team!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for RN Admissions Role at Good Shepherd Hospice

What are the primary responsibilities of the RN Admissions at Good Shepherd Hospice?

As an RN Admissions at Good Shepherd Hospice, your main responsibilities include coordinating referrals and communication among hospice consultants and the interdisciplinary team, accurately recording admission information, processing all necessary admission paperwork, and contacting patients and families for interviews. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all admissions criteria are met and assist in providing clear explanations of our hospice services.