Admissions RN NIGHTS

VITAS Healthcare; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking an Admissions RN in Florida who will present the company philosophy and services to patients and families to secure appropriate admissions. The role involves information gathering, education, and coordination across the admission process, with emphasis on evaluating eligibility and building strong referral relationships.

The RN must be licensed in the state, possess strong presentation and communication skills, and be able to navigate the VITAS information system

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state where duties are performed.
• Experience in hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF preferred.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to educate families.
• Knowledge of intake, admission and transition to care processes.
• Ability to use VITAS information system and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families to aid admission.
• Participate in information gathering, analysis, education and form completion.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness and admit when criteria are met.
• Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients meeting criteria.
• Build effective referral source relationships to support quality care.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence and internal relationships.
• Educate patients/families about hospice and palliative care.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Hospice knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license in state

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

VITAS information system

Job description

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.

Salary Range: $35 - $36 / Hour

• Participation in the 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 the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any 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 a 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