Admissions RN

Caris Healthcare, LP; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401 K plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris is seeking an Admissions RN to coordinate all aspects of patient admission and ensure a smooth process from intake to program admission. The role involves educating families about hospice services, working with hospitals and other referral sources, and ensuring timely admissions.

Responsibilities include handling admissions paperwork, coordinating with referral sources, and serving as a clinical resource for the marketing team. Competitive benefits are provided in a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a RN licensed in the state of operation (TN).
• Knowledge of high quality hospice care and ability to provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate hospice services to prospective patients, families and referral sources.
• Gather intake information and confirm benefits with referral center.
• Educate referral sources, patients’ families and community about hospice utilization and benefits.
• Complete admissions paperwork from patients and responsible party.
• Coordinate follow up with referral sources.
• Conduct admissions and serve as clinical resource for marketing staff; manage admissions Timelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Description

Position: Admissions RN

Pay: $70,000-75,000 / yearly Depending On Experience

Our 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. Benefits include:

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 paper work. 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.

Qualifications

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, etc.

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.

Training - RN

Expert

Required

Registered Nurse

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