Admissions/Palliative Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking an Admissions/Palliative Care Coordinator (RN) to join our team. 

The Admissions/ Palliative Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Hospice and Palliative Care admissions processes to ensure successful client transitions in accordance with customer needs and operational goals as well as established best practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completes hospice pre admission screening to determine appropriateness for services, hospice admission diagnosis and gathers supporting medical records to establish hospice appropriateness.  Provide information about hospice services to all inquiries. Consult with clinical leadership team regarding prospective clients with extraordinary needs. Coordinate all of the needed services and supplies for residents prior to admission. Maintain excellent working relationships with referral sources.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies and organizations to market services, to realize efficient and timely client admission.  Coordinate admissions collaboratively with other professionals inside and outside PHS. Promote cooperation with all regulatory organizations managing with an expectation of appropriate compliance and corrective measures. Maintain knowledge and understanding of the competition.
• Participate in client care processes and support case managers with caseload and admissions team with admissions and assessments when necessary. Follow established practices to all assigned staff. Coordinate and participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings. Oversee and monitor the clinical components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Proactively work with the hospice interdisciplinary team to manage initial Plan of Care, coordination and communication with the team; providing coordination of services and  maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs. Utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize client comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the client/family.
• Monitor client assessments and visits, this will include review of completed assessment and plan of care, scheduling of ongoing visits, and coordinating services with visiting team members. Providing education, supervision and counseling to the client and their family/caregiver regarding care needs as appropriate, and providing accurate and appropriate documentation of assessment, teaching and services provided consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices. One year clinical nursing experience preferred. One to Two (1-2) years of experience in Hospice or Home care a plus.
• Ability to work with patients and their caregivers during end of life while in the home, hospital and other facility settings. Shows sensitivity to persons in crisis while demonstrating good listening skill.
• Ability to work independently with self-discipline as well as cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple priorities accurately and timely to facilitate client and program needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home care or hospice and palliative care clinical Strong knowledge of pain & symptom management preferred.
• Demonstrated Computer skills: able to document effectively in EMR.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $78,000 - $98,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.