Registered Nurse

Company: Good Shepherd Hospice
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Our Mission...serving people with compassion and dignitySeeking experienced Hospice RN to work PRN as Admissions Nurse. --- PRN position --- Hospice experience requiredAbout UsGood Shepherd Hospice is a growing provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees. We opened our 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. Every member of our medical team - and volunteer staff - receives comprehensive, ongoing training.We are Medicare Certified and State Licensed.Admission RN Responsibilities --- Performs pre-admissions evaluations for appropriateness for hospice services --- Initiates the admissions process by educating and informing potential patients and their families /loved ones of what hospice is and what hospice services entail --- Obtains a nursing assessment, initial plan of care and interventions to optimize patient and family directed comfort and quality of life --- Coordinates the patient on-boarding process, including assisting with discharge planning, assuring smooth transitioning of the patient to hospice, coordinating care with the referring physician, hospice interdisciplinary team, etc. --- Assures efficient, timely and effective admission services --- Assures compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements; participates in quality review and performance improvement Requirements --- Hospice experience required --- Registered Nurse licensed in Oklahoma --- Valid driver's license --- Can successfully pass background checks --- Detail oriented with good time management practice --- A truly kind, caring and compassionate demeanor/bed side manner for patients and families /loved ones dealing with end of life issuesGood Shepherd Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.COMPASSIONATE ABOUT CARE.passionate about life.

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