Admissions Coordinator RN (Union S-RN) (DCS specific)

Compassus•Lorain, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator RN (Union S-RN) is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Admissions Coordinator RN (Union S-RN) is responsible for the coordination of New Life Hospice admissions process and is responsible for assisting other team members who contribute to the process.

Requirements

Two (2) year Associates degree in Nursing required.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in nursing.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in Medical-Surgical Oncology or community health nursing is required.
Registered Nurse licensed in state of Ohio.
Current Ohio driver's license and automobile insurance with $100,000 - $300,000 liability is necessary.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
Strong written and verbal communications.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
One (1) to two (2) years in Home Health or Hospice nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the referral process which includes setting referrals up, gathering all necessary information for the referral nurse to make the visit including that there is an order.
Handles conversations with the different referral sources.
Initiates Plan of Care and works with the Interdisciplinary Group, and coordinates follow-up care to the patient and family as appropriate.
Handles all office duties including triage follow-up for case managers that are off.
Demonstrates education and preparation of the patient/family on dying process as evidenced by observation and/or documentation.
Participates in providing community and staff education.
Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of Performance Improvement indicators relative to the admissions process.
Participates in new staff orientation.
Acts as primary communication link for intake and processing of all inquiries regarding New Life Hospice services.
Provides accurate information about all New Life Hospice programs, services and eligibility requirements.
Works in cooperation and collaboration with Clinical Manager to insure and facilitate the referral process.
Meets regularly with the Clinical Manager to ensure optimal communication and sharing of operational information.
Inputs data regarding demographic information on inquiries and referrals.
Initiates insurance verification for hospice referrals.
Assists in performing chart review for performance improvement monitoring.
Attends meetings as designated by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.