Hospice Admission Nurse

Job Description

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

• Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
• Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness
• Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
• Analyzes data collected by the admission staff or clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders
• Builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with the company.
• Maintains clinical and professional competence.
• Takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

• 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.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
• Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to use the information system and mobile technology platforms.
• Admissions Registered Nurse has reliable means of transportation.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

• Admissions Registered Nurse is currently licensed as a R.N. in the state of IL.
• Previous experience preferred, not required
• Has strong presentation skills and attention to detail
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  
  

Physical Setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
  
  

Work Location: On the road

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