Admission Care Liaison; Registered Nurse

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Full Time Direct Patient Care Wooster, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition

Location: Wooster, Ohio
Schedule: Full Time | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM | Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation required

Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in hospice admissions, patient assessments, and care coordination across hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings. Skilled in evaluating patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; educating patients and families about hospice services; developing individualized plans of care; and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality end-of-life care.

Strong communicator dedicated to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and collaborative teamwork.

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice services, eligibility, and available resources while supporting informed decision-making and a smooth admissions process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and initiate individualized plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, preferences, and clinical needs.
• Communicate clinical findings and patient status to hospice physicians to support eligibility determination and certification.
• Provide ongoing patient assessments, symptom management, and care coordination for patients in contracted facilities while facilitating transitions between care settings when needed.
• Partner with physicians, hospital personnel, facility staff, and other care teams to promote continuity of care and timely discharge planning consistent with hospice principles.
• Assist across departments and support organizational operations and patient care initiatives as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities designed to enhance patient outcomes, patient and family experiences, and service excellence.
• Mentor and orient newly hired staff, promoting teamwork, professional development, and positive working relationships.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio with no board actions.
• Two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred. CHPN certification preparation and support will be made available to Ohio’s Hospice employees who wish to pursue certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Computer skills sufficient to accurately document services and patient care.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Ability to travel as needed in varying weather and road conditions.
• Current automobile insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation and 10-panel drug screening.

Eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Certification preparation resources and certification incentive opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Structured onboarding and mentorship support
• Career advancement opportunities within the…