RN Admissions

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in Ardmore and surrounding area.

• 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

• 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