Good Shepherd Hospice

RN Admissions

Location US-KS-Wichita
ID 2026-2202
Category
Clinical
Position Type
Part-Time
Schedule
Hidden (37184)
Shift Hours
8am-5pm - 3 days a week
Remote
No

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in Wichita and surrounding communities.
 
This is a Part-Time role working 3 days a week from 8am-5pm
 
The Hospice RN plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of Hospice patients, working with families, caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  •  Coordinates referrals and the communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.

    • Answers questions regarding admission criteria, hospice services and referral requests
    • Takes admissions referral and records information accurately on the referral forms and tracking sheet
    • Contacts physician's office for admission approval when appropriate
    • Contacts patient /family and makes appointment for admission interview

  • Processes and completes all admission paperwork

    • Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services
    • Obtains written consent from patient, family or patient assignee, when criteria for hospice admission is met
    • Communicates with referral sources about appointments, MD orders, time frames for admission and any obstacles to an immediate admission
    • Contacts patient/family within 24 hours to set-up appointment explaining hospice services

  • Works with the marketing team to assure:

    •   Strong patient, family, referrer and facility satisfaction
    •   Appropriate market penetration
    •   Maximization of hospice census goals

Qualifications

  • Hospice Experience Preferred (or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing required)
  • Registered Nurses license
  • Commitment to Providing Excellent Customer Service to Patients and Families
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Can Successfully Pass Background Checks

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