Admissions RN

Admissions RN

Offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus, the Admissions RN coordinates all aspects of a patient's admission and ensures a smooth and timely process from the initial intake to program admission. The Admissions RN assists in educating the family regarding hospice services and ensures the patient is comfortable throughout the admission. Works in a collaborative and persuasive manner with the hospital, nursing home, or other admissions staff to help ensure they have a positive experience.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission-driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

Job Description

• Responsible to communicate hospice services to prospective patients, families, and referral sources.
• Gathers initial intake information and works with corporate referral center to confirm benefits.
• Serves as an educator for referral sources, patients' families, and community regarding hospice utilization and benefits.
• Completes admissions paperwork using information obtained from patients, their responsible party, referral source, etc.
• Coordinates follow-up with referral sources.
• Conducts clinical evaluations and serves as clinical resource for marketing staff. Completes preliminary admissions paperwork. Personally conducts all admissions when available. Coordinates admissions when more than one is pending.
• Responsible to follow through to ensure that the admissions process is implemented on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding high-quality hospice care and be 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; be outgoing, perceptive, and self-motivated with the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($65,000 - $75,000 yearly depending on experience).
• Bonus eligibility.
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision); health savings account.
• Earned time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Career advancement opportunities.