Admissions RN - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

AdamsPlace; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Caris is seeking an Admissions RN to oversee patient admissions from intake to program enrollment. The role emphasizes educating families about hospice services and ensuring a smooth admission process.

The position requires RN licensure and strong communication skills to collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, and referral sources, while managing admissions paperwork and after-hours calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Knowledgeable about high-quality hospice care and capable of providing patient care.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; outgoing and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Communicate hospice services to prospective patients, families and referral sources.
• Gather intake information and coordinate with referral center to confirm benefits.
• Educate referral sources, patients’ families and community about hospice utilization and benefits.
• Complete admissions paperwork using information from patients and referrals.
• Coordinate follow up with referral sources and conduct admissions when available.
• Participate in Care Plan Meetings and build relationships with nursing home staff and hospitals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Admissions RN

$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.

Position

Admissions RN

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000 yearly Depending on experience

Offering $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits

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

Benefits

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:

• Competitive Salary
• 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

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.
• Communicates effectively with referral sources and team members to support the business partnerships being developed by the sales team.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with nursing associations, hospitals, local nursing home affiliations, civic groups, local health care organizations, etc.
• May be asked to conduct after-hours admissions or to work on-call, as needed.
• Builds relationships with nursing home staff, hospital discharge planners, physicians, etc.
• Serves as Case Manager for the Caris Routine Home Care patients residing at the assigned nursing center.
• Attends and participates in Care Plan Meetings.

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.

EOE