Hospice Admission Nurse

Company: Ohio Living
Location: Toledo
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

You believe that providing hospice care is a privilege. Whether you've had a personal experience with hospice, or you've had the opportunity to provide care for someone at the end of life, you understand the importance of providing gentle, compassionate hospice care. You know that the time you spend with both the patient and their family is precious, and you do your best to make each visit a calming and comfortable experience for all. Giving people the opportunity to receive care in the comfort of their own home is important to you, and you are comfortable working independently. If you feel called to pursue a career providing hospice care, please consider sharing your passion with Ohio Living as a Hospice Clinical Liaison. Why Ohio Living is differentBuild relationships. More than any other area of nursing, hospice care allows you to foster a bond with patients and their families that is unlike any other. You'll enjoy the appreciation and closeness that make your work more rewarding.Be independent. You can handle your day your way, as long as you are self-motivated, professional and efficient in your time management. These roles offer excellent balance with mainly daytime hours. Many ways to care. It takes a special person to deliver the skill and compassion needed for hospice care. Ohio Living also offers home health nursing or nursing at our residences, should you wish to explore new areas.Support and rewards. While you will be working independently, we are always here when you need support. We offer the technology you need for patient records. Rewards include mileage reimbursement.Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500 and recognition programs. What you'll do We will look to you to oversee the admission and referral process of hospice patients, including tracking, assessing, and admitting patients into the hospice program and determining their eligibility. You'll know the status of each hospice referral and will maintain on-going communication with the patient, their family, and the referral source. You will also be responsible for tracking and follow-up for discharged patients and non-eligible patients for future eligibility. What it takesCurrent Ohio RN nursing license Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferredThree years experience in a Medicare-certified hospice agency preferredReliable vehicle (you'll use your own car), valid driver's license, insurance and acceptable driving record Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice in Greater Toledo is a premier provider in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood counties offering hospice and palliative care, private-duty home care, long-term nursing care, physical/speech/occupational therapies, home health aides, social work services, medication administration, wound care management, IV therapy and more. Most importantly, we're a company that:chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organizationmakes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serveprovides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith Why work at Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice? Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:competitive wagesmedical, dental, and vision insurance 403b retirement savings paid time off including your birthdaytraining, continuing education, and education assistancepay advances up to $500the latest technologymileage reimbursementunlimited career opportunitiesand much more! Who is Ohio Living? Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties. Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel. Our Values:Care --- Integrity --- Customer Service --- Innovation Financial Stewardship --- Leadership --- Inclusion

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