• Ardmore, Oklahoma
  • Full-time
17 days ago

Job Description

Overview:
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 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
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

Numbers & Facts

LocationArdmore, Oklahoma
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Hospice Careunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Medical Officeunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical Nursingunmatched

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