Admissions RN

NHC Careers • Lawrenceburg, TN

5d

About The Position

The Admissions RN coordinates all aspects of a patient’s admission, ensuring a smooth and timely process from initial intake through program admission. The role includes educating patients’ families about hospice services and helping patients remain comfortable throughout admission. The Admissions RN works collaboratively and persuasively with hospitals, nursing homes, and other admissions staff to support a positive experience. The position also communicates hospice services to prospective patients, families, and referral sources; gathers intake information; conducts clinical evaluations; completes admissions paperwork; and coordinates admissions and follow-up with referral sources.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Must be knowledgeable about high-quality hospice care and able to personally provide patient care.
• Must be able to complete admissions paperwork properly in accordance with company policy and hospice regulations.
• Must possess good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be outgoing, perceptive, and self-motivated, with the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate hospice services to prospective patients, families, and referral sources.
• Gather initial intake information and work with the corporate referral center to confirm benefits.
• Educate referral sources, patients’ families, and the community about hospice utilization and benefits.
• Complete admissions paperwork using information obtained from patients, their responsible parties, referral sources, and others.
• Coordinate follow-up with referral sources.
• Conduct clinical evaluations and serve as a clinical resource for marketing staff.
• Complete preliminary admissions paperwork.
• Personally conduct admissions when available.
• Coordinate admissions when more than one is pending.
• Follow through to ensure the admissions process is implemented on a timely basis.
• Assist in educating families about hospice services and ensure patients are comfortable throughout admission.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Health savings account
• Earned time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed