What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Admissions position at chsli?
Hospice Admissions RN
Good Shepherd Hospice, a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life's journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most.
Our team of professionals, caregivers and trained volunteers are dedicated to providing both medical and emotional support to patients and families. We currently employ more than 200 staff members and have a volunteer core of over 100 dedicated people.
The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse is responsible for receiving and processing referrals to the Hospice program. Explaining the Hospice philosophy and program; obtains necessary medical information; obtains certification of the terminal illness (verbal and written) from the primary physician and coordinates screening/admission visits.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current and valid NY State license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- 1 – 2 years of post-licensure experience in an acute care setting
- Good computer and Electronic Medical Records skills.
- Professional and compassionate communication skills
- BSN and prior experience in home care or hospice preferred
At Catholic Health Services of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.
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