Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Buford, Georgia, is looking for an Admissions RN to evaluate patients for hospice care and educate families on services. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, a valid nursing license, and experience in a clinical setting. This role is crucial in building relationships with referral sources and ensuring smooth admissions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participation in information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness.
• Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients.
• Build effective referral source relationships.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to educate families about hospice care.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical knowledge development

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

VITAS information system

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

• Participation in 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 appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

Job 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.

Qualifications

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special Instructions To Candidate

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V.