Admissions RN

Vitas Healthcare • Fairview Heights, IL

74d • $34 - $42

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. Salary Range: $34 - $42 / Hour.

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 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