staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $72K+ per year
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LHC Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Wilson, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Summary

We are hiring for an Admissions Registered Nurse.

This is a Full Time Salaried position doing In-Home Admission visits for Hospice.

At Hospice of Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:

• the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
• being valued and respected by patients and their families.
• employee-focused wellness and support programs.
• incredible team support and empathetic leadership.

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Responsibilities

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for execution of the hospice admission process in compliance with federaland state regulations. The Admissions Nurse will advocate for the patient and family to meet those stated needsthat hospice can cover and/or refer them to other resources as appropriate.

• Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
• Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
• Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals.

Education and Experience

• Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of operation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• VA: Experience with terminally ill required.

LHC Group Job ID #202#######. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Admissions

About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Employee assistance programs