Hospice Admissions Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Chicago, Illinois, US

About the Role

Admit patients to hospice services by assessing their needs and eligibility, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and explaining hospice care to patients and families. Develop individualized plans of care, coordinate medications, equipment and referrals, and support hospice education for hospital and facility staff. This field-based role serves patients across the Waukegan-area service region.

Responsibilities

  • Admit patients to hospice services by assessing their needs and eligibility
  • Coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

  • Nursing degree
  • Hospice experience
  • License to practice as a registered nurse

Required Skills

clinical assessment care planning patient education interdisciplinary collaboration medication coordination

Keywords

hospice nurse admissions field-based interdisciplinary

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