Admissions Registered Nurse Exempt

VITAS Healthcare • Port St Lucie, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for participating in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process for hospice care. The Admissions Registered Nurse will evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria, and analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate admission orders. A key part of this role involves building and maintaining effective relationships with referral sources, as well as internal colleagues, to ensure high quality and responsiveness. The nurse will also educate patients and families about hospice and palliative care, addressing any questions they may have.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
• Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.
• Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.
• Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong Presentation Skills
• Previous sales or service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
• Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
• Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
• Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence.
• Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level