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RN Admissions
full-time•Olathe
About this role
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. #IND2Responsibilities
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
Employee Benefits:
- 5 Weeks of Paid Time off
- Company Cell Phone OR Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical Benefits (Cigna)
- Dental Benefits (Delta Dental)
- Vision Benefits (VSP Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account "FSA"
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D
- Education Fund
- Voluntary Benefits:
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- 401k
What you'll do
- The RN Admissions is responsible for coordinating referrals and communication between various stakeholders, including Hospice Consultants and the interdisciplinary team. They also handle the admission process, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with patients and families.
About Good Shepherd Hospice
Our Mission: Serving People With Compassion and Dignity
Our Vision: To Provide the Exceptional Hospice Experience
Good Shepherd Hospice is a growing provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees.
At Good Shepherd Hospice, our culture of ownership is based on 4 key drivers:
1. Commitment: Commitment To Our Mission, Vision and Values
2. Engagement: Engagement With Our Customers, Our Co-Workers, With the Work Itself
3. Passion: Enthusiasm for the Work and Fellowship in the Workplace
4. Pride: Pride in the Organization, the Job and Ourselves
Every member of our medical team – and volunteer staff – receives comprehensive, ongoing training. We are a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Medicare Certified and State Licensed.
Good Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Today, we have a regional presence serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Along the way, we've touched the lives of more than 20,000 patients and shepherded 50,000+ family members through their time of need, offering bereavement support for as long as they desired it.
In 2007, Good Shepherd Hospice established the Hospice Care Foundation to provide special support for patients and families, community outreach programs and hospice-related educational opportunities for staff members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a RN Admissions do at Good Shepherd Hospice?
As a RN Admissions at Good Shepherd Hospice, you will: the RN Admissions is responsible for coordinating referrals and communication between various stakeholders, including Hospice Consultants and the interdisciplinary team. They also handle the admission process, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with patients and families..
Is the RN Admissions position at Good Shepherd Hospice remote?
The RN Admissions position at Good Shepherd Hospice is based in Olathe, Kansas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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