Referral and Admission Coordinator

Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Wichita Falls
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Referral and Admission CoordinatorWhat a privilege we have to be invited into the lives or patients and their families to provide them with loving and compassionate care through providing excellent nursing.i Hospice of Wichita Falls is actively seeking premier compassionateiRegistered Nurse or Social Workerito join our leadership team and provide oversight of the Referral andiAdmissions Team asiour Referral and Admission Coordinator.i We need you to allow us to provideiCare, Hope, and Support For All When Illness Threatens Lifeifor our patients and families.i We need you to help us fulfill our mission.i Apply today!About Hospice of Wichita FallsFor over 32 years, Hospice of Wichita Falls has been the only non-profit community-based hospice in the area, providing services in 12 North Texas counties.i Our wonderful nursing staff meets our patients and families where they are, private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or our free standing 12 bed inpatient center.i It is our goal to provide premier care while honoring and upholding the patient's wishes whenever possible.Hospice of Wichita Falls takes pride in providing an excellent working environment where teamwork, communication and respect for every individual are key aspect in achieving our mission ofi"Care, Hope, Support for All when Illness Threatens Life."iOur team members share a passion for patient care, a caring manner and desire to make a difference in someone's life.i The appreciation a member of our team receives from leadership, patients, families, and the community is unparalleled.i Do you have the Hospice Heart?Your Life as a Referral and Admission Coordinator,iiYour role is very important to our patients and organization.i We meet our patients where they are and this position will serve our patients in allicounties. We will rely on you to be the first impression of Hospice of Wichita Falls.iiYou will be responsible for introducingiHospice services to the patient and family providing them with confidence in their decision.iYouiwill be responsible for identifying and facilitating educational needs for client personnel.i You will facilitate discussions with patients and families regarding Hospiceiand Palliative Care Services.i As well you will facilitate referrals fromihospitals, facilities and families.iYou will obtain alliappropriate documentation to allow us to serve the patient and family.iiYou williassign admission visits to our Admission Nursesiand follow up with the referral source of the status.i Your focus will always be on what is your patient's greatest need and providing "Care, Hope, and Support for all when Illness threatens life."i Normally, you will be scheduled 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.iAs part of the leadership team you will be included initheiClinical Management On Call Rotation.iAs the Referral and Admission Coordinator, your goal should be that your patients experience is their lovedionesimemory.Job QualificationsEDUCATION:iGraduate of an approved school of professional nursing R.N. preferred.Recipient of a current license by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.iWORK EXPERIENCE:iTwo (2) years experience with medical insurance, physician office or other community health setting, sales or marketing preferred.Ability to smoothly and efficiently informational call into scheduled visit by Hospice staff.Windows-based programs and previous computer experience is required.iSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:iAbility to understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and their families.Ability to relate cooperatively with staff, volunteers, patients and families of varied and different backgrounds.Ability to be flexible and deal with multiple demands.Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision.Demonstrates problem solving abilities.Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in person and on phone to be used with public, physicians, case managers and social workers.Ability to

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