Hospice Admissions RN: Elevate Patient Care & Access

Anchor Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking an Admissions RN to present ANCHOR Hospice services and philosophy to patients and families, guiding appropriate admissions. You will gather information, assess admission suitability, and coordinate with internal teams to finalize orders and plans.

The role emphasizes effective communication, education, and relationship-building with referral sources, physicians, and care teams to ensure compassionate, high-quality care for patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in information gathering, analysis, education and form completion of the admissions process.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness via medical records review.
• Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet criteria.
• Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate admission orders.
• Build effective referral source relationships to support high-quality service.
• Maintain clinical and professional competence.
• Develop internal relationships with admissions and patient care resources.
• Educate patients and families about hospice and palliative care using interpersonal skills.

Skills

Intake and admissions knowledge

Effective communication

Clinical manifestations knowledge

ANCHOR/EMR systems proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR platforms

Job description

Anchor Health is seeking an Admissions RN to present ANCHOR Hospice services and philosophy to patients and families, guiding appropriate admissions. You will gather information, assess admission suitability, and coordinate with internal teams to finalize orders and plans.

The role emphasizes effective communication, education, and relationship-building with referral sources, physicians, and care teams to ensure compassionate, high-quality care for patients and families.