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