Admissions RN - Sign On Bonus Available

Now Offering a sign-on bonus!

Are You Called to Serve? Finding the right hospice is about finding the right people. People who will delicately guide patients through an unknown journey ahead; who serve the needs of family members with the same care as their patients; who will always be there to answer questions, so no one is left in the dark.

As an Admissions Nurse, you will experience a rewarding work life in a full time, salaried position.

• 3- 12 hour shifts Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9a-9p.

Responsibilities:

• The Admissions Nurse is the first point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers beginning their hospice journey.
• Conducts the initial assessment to determine hospice eligibility, review the patient’s medical history, and gather information regarding the patient’s personal history and goals to determine how the hospice team can best meet their needs.
• Also, assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family/primary caregiver and initiates appropriate referrals, interventions, and discipline visit frequencies.
• Completes skilled nursing care as needed during admission visit per direction of physician’s order and in line with patient’s goals of care.
• Coordinates with Patient Access Specialist to conduct scheduled and urgent informational/sign-on and admission assessments for Emmanuel Hospice referrals and ensures paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Educates patients, family, and caregivers about disease, signs and symptoms of dying, symptom management, and covered/not covered services and medications.
• Participates in non-admission follow-up plan of care and communicates with referral sources to provide appropriate alternatives for patients who do not meet hospice criteria. 
• Creates accounts, evaluates, and orders initial medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and medications to meet patient needs.
• Actively participates in Admissions Team meetings by reporting on recent referrals, sign-ons, and admissions.
• Actively engages and communicates with the patient’s Primary Care Physician as well as the Hospice Physician to determine eligibility and reviews appropriate relatedness of services and covered medications.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in the State of Michigan is required and ability to receive credentialing at partner hospital(s)
• BSN or master’s degree preferred. Associate degree/diploma required.
• 2 years of nursing experience required, 1 year experience in acute care unit, hospice, and/or admissions experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation up to $95,000 per year
• Mileage reimbursement of $.67 cents a mile
• Competitive PTO package
• 403(b) plan with match
• Generous Bereavement leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Full-time positions)
• Employer paid Life and Short-term Disability based on employment status
• Self-care coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Equipment will be provided as needed, computer and/or ipad or cell phone.

Emmanuel Hospice is committed to the work of anti-racism and pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in order to foster a safe and transformational environment for staff and patients to work, receive care, and thrive in their everyday lives. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, even if they are not confident, they meet 100% of the listed qualifications, and allow us to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities using an intentional equity lens.

Compensation details: 68000-95000 Yearly Salary