Hospice Admission Nurse (RN)

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented. You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours. We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader in the areas of home health, palliative and hospice care serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our family of brands include HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, HopeHealth Community VNA and HopeHealth Visiting Nurse.

Our Hospice Care Team

HopeHealth’s hospice care team provides comfort and support to patients who are in the advanced stages of serious illness or nearing the end of life.

Join our team, and you’ll:

• Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible, and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. As part of our team, you’ll provide patients, and their loved ones, with a peaceful end-of-life setting.

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  Know that your expertise and unique perspective are valued. In our inclusive work culture, you’ll be free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from your team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.

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  Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.

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  Be part of a leading team. For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We’re the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospice providers in New England. We are committed to giving all of our employees the skills and support they need to deliver the best possible patient care.

About This Nursing Position

HopeHealth is seeking an RN who is passionate about end-of-life care and an advocate for the seriously ill to provide hospice services to patients in the Warwick (and south of Warwick part of the state).

As a Hospice Admission Nurse (RN), you will provide skilled assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice services and complete admissions for eligible patients. As needed, you will work collaboratively with hospitals and long-term care facilities in alignment with the hospice plan of care.

This is a full time day (early afternoon) position with flexible 8-hour shifts. Rotating weekend commitment is every 4th weekend.

What will you do?

• Represents HopeHealth in assigned settings and is a subject matter expert in the hospice benefit.
• Presents hospice to eligible patients and caregivers in a manner that highlights the benefits of the service in caring for individuals with a terminal diagnosis.
• Performs initial assessment of patient and family to determine the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Applies knowledge of Local Coverage Determination training to communicate assessment to the hospice Medical Director.

• Completes hospice admissions in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations.
• Creates individualized plan of care including documenting the Local Coverage Determination.

• Uses interdisciplinary approach in developing plan of care, in accordance with organizational policies. As needed, initiates referrals to other disciplines.
• Documents in EMR at point of care and meets department expectations for timely completion of documentation.
• As needed, completes daily visits for patients admitted into GIP level of care. In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, assesses patients continued eligibility for GIP level of care.
• Coordinates care with facility staff by providing regular patient updates and communicating MD recommendations and current hospice plan of care.
• Ensures that patient information regarding payer source is current and correct. Works with referral source to obtain necessary insurance information and coverage.
• Completes other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, field evaluations/admissions, triage visits and GIP coverage at adjacent sites.
• Participates in weekend rotation and holiday coverage for HopeHealth.

What are the qualifications for this job?

• Strong desire to join an organization that is committed to providing the very best patient centered care. RN required, BSN preferred

• RN required; BSN preferred

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience
• Excellent nursing assessment, clinical and communication skills

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
• Work only one weekend a month (day off week before and after)

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.

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