Description

*** $5,000 Sign On Bonus ***

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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Strong patient, family, referrer and facility satisfaction
• Appropriate market penetration
• Maximization of hospice census goals

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K Investment Plan with employer matching program
• 5 Weeks Paid time off based off hours accrued
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Education Fund

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About Good Shepherd Hospice*
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.

Job Type: Full-time

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