Hospice Admissions Nurse

Hospice Admissions Nurse Overview

• The Hospice Admissions Nurse will oversee patient admissions into the hospice program, ensuring seamless transitions and quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and social workers to coordinate patient care plans.
• Monitor referral lists and manage high-tech and complex cases within the Access Center.
• Ensure compliance with all written and verbal orders prior to patient admission.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication to patients and their families.
• Work onsite covering selected boroughs in New York City, with flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with supportive team collaboration.
• Contribute to the mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients.

Hospice Admissions Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage patient referrals and admissions into the hospice program, ensuring timely and safe transitions.
• Collaborate with Access Coordinators to monitor referral lists and prioritize admissions.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
• Verify all orders for evaluation prior to patient admission to ensure compliance and safety.
• Provide high-quality customer service to patients and families during the admission process.
• Maintain accurate documentation and utilize PC skills for record-keeping and communication.
• Participate in weekend shifts as required, ensuring continuous patient care coverage.
• Travel between assigned boroughs with access to a vehicle for patient visits.

Hospice Admissions Nurse Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree required.
• Active New York State RN license; BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in ER, Critical Care, Oncology, or Long-Term Care is highly valued.
• Proficiency in PC skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent customer service abilities.
• Availability to work onsite and cover selected boroughs in New York City.
• Access to a vehicle for travel between boroughs; flexible scheduling options.