What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions/Transitional Care Nurse position at Hospice Of Southern Maine?
Hospice of Southern Maine is seeking a full time Admissions/Transitional Care Nurse to work in our Access Department. (Monday through Friday10am-6:30pm and one weekend day every 4 weeks).
As a key member of the Access Department RN team, the Admissions/Transitional Care Nurse (ATCN) is responsible for assuring that Hospice of Southern Maine’s programs are effectively represented and accessible to patients, families, referring physicians, and others with an interest in hospice through pre-admission evaluations, informational visits, intake and referral coordination, admissions, other RN assessment visits as needed, and community outreach and education. The ATCN will also help facilitate transitions of care for hospice-eligible patients in hospitals. The ATCN works closely with HSM’s Access Department, Medical Directors, and referring physicians to ensure timely and responsive access to hospice care according to agency mission and goals.
Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing program; BSN or CHPN preferred. Minimum of two years of RN experience required. Intake/access, home care, hospice, hospital and/or oncology nursing experience preferred. Registered Nurse licensure by the State of Maine; valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order. BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment required. Certification must be kept active during the course of employment.
We offer a competitive benefits and wages package including Health Insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance for you, your spouse and/or child(ren), earned time-off, Flexible Spending Accounts, and employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Hospice of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 207-289-3640 or by e-mail for assistance. EOE M/F/Vet/Disability - We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
As a key member of the Access Department RN team, the Admissions/Transitional Care Nurse (ATCN) is responsible for assuring that Hospice of Southern Maine’s programs are effectively represented and accessible to patients, families, referring physicians, and others with an interest in hospice through pre-admission evaluations, informational visits, intake and referral coordination, admissions, other RN assessment visits as needed, and community outreach and education. The ATCN will also help facilitate transitions of care for hospice-eligible patients in hospitals. The ATCN works closely with HSM’s Access Department, Medical Directors, and referring physicians to ensure timely and responsive access to hospice care according to agency mission and goals.
Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing program; BSN or CHPN preferred. Minimum of two years of RN experience required. Intake/access, home care, hospice, hospital and/or oncology nursing experience preferred. Registered Nurse licensure by the State of Maine; valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order. BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment required. Certification must be kept active during the course of employment.
We offer a competitive benefits and wages package including Health Insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance for you, your spouse and/or child(ren), earned time-off, Flexible Spending Accounts, and employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Hospice of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 207-289-3640 or by e-mail for assistance. EOE M/F/Vet/Disability - We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
