Admissions RN - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

NHC Careers•Dickson, TN

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 and families about hospice services and supporting patient comfort throughout admission. The RN works collaboratively with hospital, nursing home, and other admissions staff to provide a positive experience for referral partners and patients. The Admissions RN communicates hospice services to prospective patients, families, and referral sources; gathers intake information; confirms benefits with the corporate referral center; conducts clinical evaluations; completes admission paperwork; and coordinates follow-up. The RN personally conducts admissions when available, coordinates multiple pending admissions, and follows through to ensure timely implementation. The position also serves as a clinical resource for marketing staff, develops professional relationships with community and healthcare organizations, and serves as Case Manager for Caris Routine Home Care patients at the assigned nursing center. The RN may conduct after-hours admissions or work on-call as needed, and attends Care Plan Meetings.

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 have 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 admission and preliminary admission paperwork using information from patients, responsible parties, referral sources, and others, in accordance with company policy and hospice regulations.
Coordinate follow-up with referral sources.
Conduct clinical evaluations and serve as a clinical resource for marketing staff.
Personally conduct admissions when available and coordinate admissions when more than one is pending.
Ensure the admissions 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, local healthcare organizations, and other relevant groups.
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.