Hospice Admissions Coordinator RN $10,000 Bonus

Allegheny Health Network•Wexford, PA

About The Position

At AHN Healthcare@Home, we’re looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse will partner with our field staff and leaders to provide the best support to the patients that we serve. In partnership with Allegheny Health Network, AHN Healthcare@Home is an accredited recognized leader in home health and hospice. We are a proud and passionate team that works together to provide the highest quality patient care – care that makes a significant impact on people’s lives every day. AHN Healthcare@Home Allegheny Health Network makes it easier for patients to access a full range of customized healthcare services, in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. Through AHN Healthcare@Home program, they help patients to maintain their independence and continue the healing process at home as long as possible. With home health, hospice, palliative, and infusion therapy services, as well as the delivery of medical equipment and supplies across the Allegheny Health Network, patients receive a seamless continuum of care, in a hospital, at an outpatient care center, at a doctor’s office, or at home.

Requirements

RN license in the state you work
Associate degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
Two years of RN experience, hospice experience preferred
Current CPR and BCLS certification
Current driver’s license

Responsibilities

Hospice patient identification, follow-up, and management in the hospital
Manage Hospice referrals for assigned area, which may come from several sources including but not limited to: Hospitals, Discharge Planners, Physicians
Work closely with the insurance department
Review charts to determine eligibility for program(s)
Determine Hospice level of care needs for each referral
Call/ conduct visits with patients/caregivers to explain and discuss Hospice services
Process appropriate documents including physician orders/certification
Communicate with Hospice Supervisor/Manager regarding status of referral to facilitate continued admission process and transition of care as needed by the patient