Registered Nurse (RN) - Admission
Bristol Hospice
San Antonio, TX

Admissions RN

Looking to step away from bedside care, while still meeting the needs of patients and families? We have just the role for you! As an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) you will educate the community, Providers, and Patients on hospice care. Complete hospice consultations and evaluations. Follow-up on patient referrals. Work closely with the Medical Director or Attending Physician regarding hospice eligibility criteria and so much more. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: * Integrity: We are honest and professional. * Trust: We count on each other. * Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. * Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. * Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Qualifications On an Average Day You Will: (Includes, but not limited to) * Relate information to the DPCS, ED and Community Education Director of initiatives that promote hospice access in the hospice community * Ensure the educational needs of the community related to hospice care and services, are assessed and met on an ongoing basis * Establish and monitor community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high-quality provider of hospice services in the community * Facilitate communication with agency and referral sources as needed to promote the continuum of care * Maintain comprehensive working knowledge in the field of Hospice educational resources and share information with appropriate organizational personnel * Facilitate the hospice referral process * Serve as a resource to review and consult available patient information related to the case, to determine hospice care needs and criteria * Coordinate and communicate with hospice agency leadership and referral sources to promote care coordination and a timely admission process * Confer with Medical Director or Attending Physician regarding patient hospice determination criteria; obtain physician orders and Certification of Terminal Illness, as well as other admission documentation as required * Complete hospice consults/evaluations and admissions * Ensure coordination and communication with referral sources and hospice agency leadership * Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs * Facilitate and complete admissions as indicated * Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) of referrals * Work with the intake department so they can serve as a liaison between facility, physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community and hospice programs, with coordination of referrals/admission process and services * Respond to customer and referral source requests and concerns, as needed * Coordinate with the ED and DPCS regarding the need for planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs * May be required to actively participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, as directed by ED or DPCS * May be required to function as an RN Case Manager and maintain an assigned patient case load as determined by the ED or the DPCS * Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process * Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis * May be required to participate in IDT meetings and work with the IDT to determine the patient/family plan of care, as needed * Provide patient/family education related to the patient/family plan of care * Comply with accepted professional standards of practice and principles * All other duties as assigned Requirements: * Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years or have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing * Must have a current RN license in the state * Must have excellent observation skills * Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Must possess excellent problem-solving skills, basic math skills and nursing skills per competency checklist * Must be able to travel 20% of the time, often without notice * Must be flexible in work hours * Must possess the willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs We Got the Perks: * Tuition Reimbursement * PTO and Paid Holidays * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more * HSA & 401(k) available * Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions * Advanced training programs * Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.