Hospice Admissions Nurse Nex

Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $38.20 - $57.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
Patient assessment and evaluation
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Hospice program explanation
Responsible for the admission to hospice services and leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload

Job Summary

  • Responsible for the admission to hospice services and leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.
  • Obtains history and completes physical assessment, utilizes data to assess and to 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 and leads the interdisciplinary care team specific to each patient and family on their caseload.

Salary

Base: $38.20 - $57.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Defined contribution retirement plans, Educational Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient assessment and evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Hospice program explanation
  • Informed consent for hospice care
  • Insurance and Medicare verification
  • Plan of care development
  • Equipment and supply coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Holistic patient approach
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Expert resource for staff
  • Community benefits commitment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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