Admission Nurse

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Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. It has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.

• Conducts consultations for admission of patient services including education of hospice services to patients and family.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, volunteer services.
• Attends and reports to Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient.
• Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits.
• May train other admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

• Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• 1 year of nursing experience
• Proficient skills using a computer are required;
  Microsoft office suite experience preferred
• Ability to think autonomously and make good decisions; have good communication skills, exhibit a confident demeanor that can remain calm in difficult situations.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care