Hospice Admissions RN

Athena Health Care Systems; Feeding Hills (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay for salaried employees

Overtime pay for hourly employees

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Job summary

Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts is hiring a full-time Admissions & Intake Coordinator to join our growing agency, based in Agawam with extensive travel across western and central Massachusetts. The role requires travel in order to coordinate referrals and conduct admission screenings.

The admissions role involves evaluating referrals, gathering clinical documentation, and ensuring timely admission. A Massachusetts RN license and at least one year of nursing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license required (unencumbered).
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and clinically evaluate hospice referrals from hospitals, SNFs, assisted living, physicians, families and patients.
• Gather and review relevant clinical documentation to evaluate hospice eligibility.
• Communicate with referral sources to obtain missing documentation and facilitate timely evaluation and admission.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director, physicians, NPs, leadership and team members on eligibility and complex referrals.
• Coordinate the referral process from initial inquiry through admission with timely communication to patients, families, and facilities.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients for hospice eligibility based on Medicare requirements.
• Complete all required admission documentation accurately within timeframes.
• Obtain and document required election, consent, and related admission information.

Skills

Nursing experience

Hospice knowledge

Referral coordination

Education

RN license (MA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts is hiring a full-time Admissions & Intake Coordinator to join our growing agency!

This will be based out of our Agawam office with extensive travel throughout western and central Massachusetts. Candidate must be willing to travel and have a reliable and insured vehicle. Mileage reimbursed. Salaried role with weekly pay up to $48 an hour.

The admissions and intake nurse is responsible for coordinating referrals and completing admission screenings for the agency.

Requirements:

• Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.

• Prior hospice experience preferred.

• At least one year of nursing experience required.

• Experience with EMRs preferred.

Duties:

• Receive, review, and clinically evaluate hospice referrals from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, physicians, community providers, patients, and families.

• Gather and review relevant clinical documentation, including diagnoses, hospital records, physician notes, laboratory and diagnostic information, medication profiles, and other information necessary to evaluate hospice eligibility.

• Communicate with referral sources to obtain missing clinical documentation and facilitate timely evaluation and admission.

• Collaborate with the hospice Medical Director, hospice physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical leadership, and other appropriate team members regarding hospice eligibility and complex referrals.

• Coordinate the referral process from initial inquiry through admission, ensuring timely communication with patients, families, facilities, and referral sources.

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients for hospice eligibility based on clinical findings, available documentation, and applicable Medicare hospice requirements.

• Complete all required admission documentation accurately and within required timeframes.

• Obtain and document required election, consent, authorization, and related hospice admission information.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).