Overview Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN to join our team serving patients and their families in OKC/Norman/Hintonand surrounding communities. The Hospice RN plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of Hospice patients, working with families, caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team. • Mon-Fri, 9:00a-6:00p 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