Hospice RN Admissions Coordinator

Hospice-of-Northwest-Ohi; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Northwest Ohio is seeking an experienced RN for Admissions Intake coordination to ensure timely admissions and bed utilization. You will support pre-admission data collection, family outreach, and interdepartmental communication to streamline patient care.

The position requires Ohio RN licensure with the ability to obtain Michigan licensure, 2+ years medical-surgical nursing experience, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current RN license in Ohio; ability to obtain Michigan license.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Nursing experience in homecare, nursing home, or hospice preferred.
• 1 year in triage or coordinating role preferred.
• CPR certification per AHA standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.
• Experience using EMR (Netsmart preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Admissions Intake activities to ensure open access to care and bed utilization.
• Schedule and direct staff assignments to meet patient and family needs.
• Communicate with physician offices to obtain orders for certification when appropriate.
• Complete data entry for incoming patients and referrals.
• Conduct pre-admission calls with patients and families to set up admission.
• Manage insurance benefits, pre-certifications, and re-certifications.
• Develop and implement Interdisciplinary Team Plans of Care for admitted patients.
• Enter callbacks and discharge/death data as required.
• Provide information to marketing programs and meet with families visiting the Inpatient center.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Driving

Clinical nursing skills

Education

RN license (OH)

Eligibility to obtain MI license

Tools

Netsmart EMR

Job description

Hospice of Northwest Ohio is seeking an experienced RN for Admissions Intake coordination to ensure timely admissions and bed utilization. You will support pre-admission data collection, family outreach, and interdepartmental communication to streamline patient care.

The position requires Ohio RN licensure with the ability to obtain Michigan licensure, 2+ years medical-surgical nursing experience, and CPR certification.