Admissions RN

Vitas Healthcare • Wesley Chapel, FL

80d

About The Position

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. This role involves participation in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process. The Admissions RN will evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, including medical records review as requested, and obtain agreement for the admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria. Additionally, the RN will analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate and obtain admission orders, build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS, and maintain clinical and professional competence. The role requires taking the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons, as well as utilizing interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient's family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience
• 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

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees