Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
LHC Group
Memphis, TN

$70K+/year

Overview

Start DateASAP
Setting
Hospice

Pay

Estimated pay

$70K+/year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Hospice Nurse or Hospice Nurse (1 year)

License

Tennessee Nursing License

Other

Eligible to work in US

Other qualifications

Other

Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred

Description

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

Summary

We are hiring for an Admissions Registered Nurse. Position is Full Time, Midshift.

At Baptist Trinity Hospice in Cordova, TN, 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 federal
and state regulations. The Admissions Nurse will advocate for the patient and family to meet those stated needs
that 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

Experience Requirements

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.

Additional State Specific Requirements

TN: No additional state specific requirements.

LHC Group Job ID #2024027322. Posted job title: Admission Rn - Midshift - Hospice

Employer

LHC Group

About

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.

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