Hospice Admissions Nurse Overview • The Hospice Admissions Nurse will oversee patient admissions into the hospice program, ensuring seamless transitions and quality care. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and social workers to coordinate patient care plans. • Monitor referral lists and manage high-tech and complex cases within the Access Center. • Ensure compliance with all written and verbal orders prior to patient admission. • Provide exceptional customer service and communication to patients and their families. • Work onsite covering selected boroughs in New York City, with flexible scheduling options. • Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with supportive team collaboration. • Contribute to the mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients. Hospice Admissions Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties • Manage patient referrals and admissions into the hospice program, ensuring timely and safe transitions. • Collaborate with Access Coordinators to monitor referral lists and prioritize admissions. • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans. • Verify all orders for evaluation prior to patient admission to ensure compliance and safety. • Provide high-quality customer service to patients and families during the admission process. • Maintain accurate documentation and utilize PC skills for record-keeping and communication. • Participate in weekend shifts as required, ensuring continuous patient care coverage. • Travel between assigned boroughs with access to a vehicle for patient visits. Hospice Admissions Nurse Job Requirements • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree required. • Active New York State RN license; BSN preferred but not mandatory. • Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience; hospice experience preferred. • Experience in ER, Critical Care, Oncology, or Long-Term Care is highly valued. • Proficiency in PC skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation. • Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent customer service abilities. • Availability to work onsite and cover selected boroughs in New York City. • Access to a vehicle for travel between boroughs; flexible scheduling options.