Hospice Admissions RN — Patient Education & Intake

VITAS Healthcare; Clinton (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Clinton, CT seeks an Admissions RN to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families, guiding appropriate admissions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role evaluates eligibility, obtains admission agreements, and maintains clinical competence while building referral relationships and addressing questions about hospice and palliative care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the intake, admission, and transition to care process.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participation in 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 educate and address questions the patient and/or family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

VITAS information system

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Clinton, CT seeks an Admissions RN to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families, guiding appropriate admissions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role evaluates eligibility, obtains admission agreements, and maintains clinical competence while building referral relationships and addressing questions about hospice and palliative care.