RN Admissions Nurse (PRN)

We are a Central Pennsylvania based Non-profit Hospice & Post-Acute Healthcare Organization specializing in home-centered care and we are seeking a talented PRN RN Admissions Nurse.

Job Summary:

The RN Admissions Nurse provides prompt and efficient access and admission of patients referred to Hospice of Central PA. Provides explanations about the Hospice benefit and organization services in a manner consistent with the patient and family level of understanding. In this role, it is necessary to communicate, collaborate and enhance relationships with referral sources, with the overall goal of increasing admissions to the organization.

PRN (as needed)

Qualifications:

• RN, with current PA license
• Minimum of one year clinical nursing experience—hospice or home care experience helpful but not mandatory
• Excellent communication skills [written, verbal, listening]
• Ability to track and complete multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work independently; self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental fashion with people of diverse backgrounds
• Actively supports the organization's philosophy of care.
• Proficient at basic computer/keyboard skills
• Knowledge and fluency of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, conditions of participation, industry and accreditation standards.

Functions:

• In response to referrals, meets with patients and families to introduce the concept of hospice, explain the hospice benefit and facilitate admissions to services.
• Makes routine visits to facilities to assist in discharge planning, making symptom management recommendations and collaborate with facility staff for the coordination of the plan of care for the patient.
• Manages all aspects of care for clients under a General Inpatient Benefit (GIP) while in contracted facilities.
• Facilitates a smooth transition of patients from inpatient to hoe or to the Hospice Residence.
• Meets with targeted facility professionals to acquaint them with the hospice care philosophy and services provided by HCP.
• Proposes new initiative to meet the needs of referral sources and improve patient access to end of life and palliative care.
• Documents patient needs, interventions, recommendations in compliance with organizational policy and federal and state requirements as well as industry standards.

Benefits offered:

• Generous Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending accounts (HSA)
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement benefits with Employer match
• Education assistance

Hospice of Central PA is an EOE Employer