Hospice Admissions Nurse Nex

Advocate Health

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
Patient assessment and evaluation
Interdisciplinary care team leadership
Informed consent for hospice care
Responsible for the admission to hospice services, leading the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload

Job Summary

  • Responsible for the admission to hospice services, leading the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.
  • Obtains history and completes physical assessment, utilizes data to assess and evaluate appropriateness for hospice services and level of care, collaborates with the attending physician, medical director and hospice interdisciplinary team.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Matching Summary

Responsible for the admission to hospice services, leading the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: No

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient assessment and evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary care team leadership
  • Informed consent for hospice care
  • Insurance and Medicare eligibility verification
  • Plan of care development and implementation
  • Home medical equipment coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Holistic patient approach
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Expert resource for staff
  • Promoting collaboration among team members

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • 2 years direct patient care experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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