Hospice Admission Nurse

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process

2. Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness

3. Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.

4. Analyzes data collected by the admission staff or clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders

5. Builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with the company.

6. Maintains clinical and professional competence.

7. Takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.

8. You will utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Have the knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.

2. Has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.

3. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to use the information system and mobile technology platforms.

4. Admissions Registered Nurse has reliable means of transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse is currently licensed as a R.N. in the state of IL.

2. Previous experience preferred, not required

3. Has strong presentation skills and attention to detail

4. Bachelors degree preferred but not required

Benefits Include:

- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Possible weekend availability

Work Location: On the Road