Registered Nurse Physicians Immediate Care

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

Coordinates Referrals and Communication
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 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

Collaborates with Marketing Team
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