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Job DetailsJob Location: Hospice of Hope - Tennessee - Germantown, TN 38138Position Type: FT SalarySalary Range: $85,000.00 - $88,000.00 SalaryDo you enjoy being at the beginning of the journey? The Admissions Nurse is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources within the community

The Admissions RN is also responsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice Services in the communities that the location serves.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

Integrity: We are honest and professional.
Trust: We count on each other.
Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

QualificationsOn an Average Day You Will

(includes but not limited to)

Relate information to the DPCS, ED and Community Education Director of initiatives that promote hospice access in the hospice community
Ensure the educational needs of the community related to hospice care and services, are assessed and met on an ongoing basis
Establish and monitor community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high-quality provider of hospice services in the community
Facilitate communication with agency and referral sources as needed to promote the continuum of care
Maintain comprehensive working knowledge in the field of Hospice educational resources and share information with appropriate organizational personnel
Facilitate the hospice referral process
Serve as a resource to review and consult available patient information related to the case, to determine hospice care needs and criteria
Coordinate and communicate with hospice agency leadership and referral sources to promote care coordination and a timely admission process
Complete hospice consults/evaluations and admissions
Ensure coordination and communication with referral sources and hospice agency leadership
Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
Facilitate and complete admissions as indicated
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) of referrals
Work with the intake department so they can serve as a liaison between facility, physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community and hospice programs, with coordination of referrals/admission process and services
Coordinate with the ED and DPCS regarding the need for planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs
May be required to actively participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, as directed by ED or DPCS
May be required to function as an RN Case Manager and maintain an assigned patient case load as determined by the ED or the DPCS
Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
May be required to participate in IDT meetings and work with the IDT to determine the patient/family plan of care, as needed
Provide patient/family education related to the patient/family plan of care
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have a current RN license in the state
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years or have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing
Must be able to travel 20% of the time, often without notice
Must be flexible in work hours
Must possess the willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to read and follow written instructions
An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills
Understanding of plan of care documentation
Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
Calm demeanor when entering the patients home

We Got the Perks

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
HSA & 401(k) available
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.