Overview
A dynamic position that is responsible for accepting Hospice, Home Health and Home Infusion referrals in the acute care setting, physician clinic setting, and other selected venues such as identified nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in the applicable areas of practice. Maintains an active presence in these settings and delivers excellent customer service to discharge planners, medical social workers, physicians, and future patients. Assists in the facilitation of timely discharges and support the system initiative for continuity of care within the Mercy Health System.
Mercy South Hospice RN - Intake
Hours: 8am-4:30p -40 hours per week, will include a weekend rotation, TBD frequency
Incentives and Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
Day-one, Comprehensive Health (medical, dental&vision insurance)
Annual Merit raise - based on performance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
Life Insurance&AD&D
Pharmacy Coverage
Extended Sick Bank (ESB)
401(k) with employer match
Future career growth!
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Qualifications
Education:Registered Nurse is required, bachelor's degree preferred.
Licensure:Current RN license in applicable state of practice required.
Experience:Minimum three years of nursing experience required. Experience Hospice and Home Health preferred. Experience in the in-patient acute setting, community setting preferred.
Preferred Experience:Experience in providing Hospice/Home nursing care.
Preferred Certifications:Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) a plus
Other:Complies with accepted professional service standards and practice. Understands and is supportive of the philosophy of Hospice and Home Services. Demonstrates understanding of current guidelines, regulatory and clinical in nature, assists in determining client appropriateness for Hospice and Home Services. Demonstrates ability to communicate services to physicians and post-acute communities. Has excellent observation, nursing assessment and communication skills. Has ability to provide written documentation in a timely manner. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within a team.
For more information please reach out to Breana at Breana.Balthasar@Mercy.net
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From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.