Admission Nurse at Community Healthcare of Texas

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Case Management, Patient Assessment, Nursing, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Documentation, Microsoft Office Suite, Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas. POSITION SUMMARY Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Conducts consultations for admission of patient services, including education of hospice services to patients and their families. * Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services. * Attends and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient. * Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy. * May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits. * May train other admission staff on admission processes. * May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff. QUALIFICATIONS * Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas * Hold a valid driver’s license * 1 year of nursing experience required * Case Management experience required * Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management * Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite experience BENEFITS * Competitive Pay * Generous Paid Time Off Programs * Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability * Medical, Dental, Vision * Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account * Employee Assistance Program * Retirement Savings Plan * Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

The Admission Nurse meets with patients and families to explain hospice services and coordinates the patient admission process. They conduct thorough patient assessments, manage initial care planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.