Arc Hospice & Palliative Care · 2 days ago
RN Admissions Nurse – Hospice (PRN)
Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is united by a mission to bring comfort and compassionate support to patients and families. The RN Admissions Nurse – Hospice (PRN) will provide clinical evaluations and guidance during admission visits, ensuring a smooth transition into hospice services.
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Responsibilities
Conduct clinical evaluations of patients referred for hospice, assessing eligibility and appropriateness per Medicare Conditions of Participation and organizational guidelines
Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, review consents, answer questions, and guide them through the admission process
Collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to ensure timely onboarding and initiation of hospice services
Coordinate with attending physicians, hospital discharge planners, and referring providers to obtain orders and ensure continuity of care
Complete and document admission visits, including initial assessments, medication reconciliation, and initiation of the hospice plan of care
Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and setting expectations for hospice services
Ensure accurate and timely documentation to support clinical, regulatory, and billing compliance
Maintain current knowledge of hospice eligibility criteria, services, and regulations, serving as a resource to internal and external partners
Provide after-hours or on-call admission support as needed
Support the clinical team with routine or symptom-focused visits as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Current RN license in the state of practice or valid multistate compact license with ability to practice in all states of operation
Strong clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
Ability to compassionately educate and guide patients and families through emotionally sensitive conversations
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission and values
Preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, home health, or hospital-based nursing experience preferred
Familiarity with hospice eligibility requirements, services, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Company
Arc Hospice & Palliative Care
At Arc Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients, ensuring dignity, comfort, and peace.
Funding
Current Stage
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