Summary

We are hiring for an Admissions Registered Nurse

At Baptist Hospice in Batesville, MS, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
being valued and respected by patients and their families.
employee-focused wellness and support programs.
incredible team support and empathetic leadership.

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in meeting with potential patients and families in assessment of their needs.
Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
Completes assigned admissions in an effective and timely manner.
Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient.
Responsible for communicating and documenting the clinical assessment, identified needs and other pertinent information.
Records and includes in the medical record any pertinent medical history and assists in obtaining medical records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
Assists in ordering emergency kit medications, as well as any medications that are needed immediately for new admissions (per physician order) and facilitates processing of the medication order(s) with the pharmacy provider.
Assists with orders and appropriate education for DME equipment, as needed.
Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals

Education and Experience

Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of operation.
At least 2 years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting.
Current CPR certification.
Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
LA: a minimum two-years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.
MS: At least one-year full-time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one-year full time experience as an RN.
VA: Experience with terminally ill required.
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV:
No additional state specific requirements.

Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

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Baptist Home Care and Hospice - North Mississippi a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.