Admissions RN

AdamsPlace•Dickson, TN

5d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Admissions RN coordinates all aspects of patient 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 RN works collaboratively with hospital, nursing home, 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 and admissions; and coordinates follow-up with referral sources. The Admissions RN serves as a clinical resource for marketing staff and as case manager for Caris Routine Home Care patients residing at an assigned nursing center. After-hours admissions or on-call work may be requested as needed.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
Knowledge of high-quality hospice care and ability to personally provide patient care.
Ability to complete admissions paperwork properly and in accordance with company policy and hospice regulations.
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Outgoing, perceptive, and self-motivated, with the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people.
Ability 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 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 and personally conduct admissions when available.
Coordinate admissions when more than one is pending and ensure the process is implemented in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with referral sources and team members to support business partnerships developed by the sales team.
Accurately use required automated devices to document in the electronic medical record.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with nursing associations, hospitals, nursing homes, civic groups, and local health care organizations.
Conduct after-hours admissions or work on-call as needed.
Build relationships with nursing home staff, hospital discharge planners, physicians, and others.
Serve as case manager for Caris Routine Home Care patients residing at the assigned nursing center.
Attend and participate in Care Plan Meetings.