LPN Admissions Representative (PRN- as needed)

Hospice of Central PA • Harrisburg, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Admissions Representative is responsible for conducting remote preadmission discussions, documenting patient information in the EMR, triaging phone calls, and supporting Admissions Nurses. This PRN position requires flexibility in scheduling and availability to cover visits based on staffing and referral volumes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing
• Maintains current Pennsylvania nursing license.
• One year of nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse within last four years required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts remote preadmission discussions with patients and families to capture and document patient story and schedules the visit based on level of complexity and urgency.
• Enters nursing related information into the electronic medical record (EMR), including allergies and pertinent diagnoses.
• Triages phone calls coming into Intake & Admissions Office to answer nursing related questions and prioritize admission visits to ensure patients with the greatest needs are escalated.
• Makes follow up calls and remote chart reviews to hospitalized patients awaiting discharge to ensure all arrangements are prepared for post-discharge visit including medications, durable medical equipment (DME), transportation, and any other needs.
• Supports Admissions Nurses by ordering equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Available to cover admission and follow up visits based on staffing and referral volumes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability- Employer Paid
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Flu Shots
• Mileage reimbursement
• Educational Opportunities
• AAA Membership – Employer Paid
• Chair Massages – Employer Paid
• Fresh Fruit during the summer
• Semi-Annual “All Staff” meetings
• Fun, employer-sponsored activities and recognition events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree