Admission Care Liaison (RN) in Franklin, OH

What You Should Know About the RN Admission Care Liaison Role:
• This is a full time DRIVING position serving the Wooster area.
• The hours are 9a-9p with any every other weekend and holiday rotation
• We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end-of-life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.

The RN Admission Care Liaison Essential Duties Are:
• Assess and evaluates the patient and family including the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs, whether residing in hospital, nursing facilities (ECF, AL, IL, etc.), home and other settings.
• Presents hospice philosophy and services offered to referred patients and families in a manner that results in timely admission of eligible patients.
• Develops and implements the initial patient-centered plan of care with Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Communicates clearly all patient information to the Hospice Physician to obtain certification of terminal illness.
• Assists with patient assessments for facility based contracted beds, manages symptoms, collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, and facilitates transfers to home or other facilities as requested.
• Communicates with attending physicians and hospital staff to establish a coordinated plan of care that reflects the hospice philosophy for new patients and existing patients that are in the hospital; which will ensure that transfers to other care sites are expedited as soon as possible.
• Assists in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Ohio’s Hospice patients.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.
• Precepts new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.

RN Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• RN nurse license in the state of Ohio without any board actions
• Two years acute care nursing experience preferred
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred and will be made available to Ohio's Hospice employees who wish to obtain certification.
• CPR Certified
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen

Benefits & Perks:
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement

Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!

As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio’s Hospice!

Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.