Admissions RN

Admissions RN

Job Description:

• Present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families, leading to the admission of appropriate patients.
• Participate in information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion during the admissions process.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, conducting medical records review as needed.
• Obtain agreement for the admission of referred patients and families meeting admission criteria.
• Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders.
• Build effective referral source relationships to support VITAS's high quality and responsiveness expectations.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence.
• Develop effective internal relationships with appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to educate and address hospice and palliative care questions from patients and families.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the intake, admission, and transition to care processes, with the ability to develop skills in these areas.
• Effective communication skills with patients, 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.

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.
• Previous experience in hospital, physician practice, LTC, or ALF.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Previous sales or service experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.