Hospice Admissions RN

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Job Description

We are a hospice care organization committed to valuing employees with long-term employment opportunities, career growth support, and a compassionate workplace culture. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, and sign-on bonuses up to $5,000. We work cooperatively with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and medical groups to provide exceptional hospice services, patient evaluations, admission coordination, and nursing care while maintaining strong public relations with physicians and referral sources. The Admissions RN position is open in our Los Angeles location and surrounding areas. This is a Full-Time position during the evening shift from Noon -8:30 pm. Admissions RN Duties Include: Evaluates potential Hospice patients and reports the findings of the Hospice evaluation to the patient's attending physician, and obtains orders for Hospice care if appropriate. Maintains ongoing public relations and communication with physicians, hospital and facility staff, and referral sources regarding patient care and all available agency services. Works cooperatively with the acute hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and medical groups in the community to plan and coordinate Hospice services for referred patients. Completes the Hospice admission process, including the required forms and documentation. May provide nursing care to Hospice patients.