Admissions RN

Position: Admissions RN


Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 / yearly Depending On Experience


Our Admissions RN coordinates all aspects of a patient's admission, and ensures a smooth and timely process from the initial intake to program admission. The Admissions RN assists in educating the family regarding hospice services and ensures the patient is comfortable throughout the admission. Works in a collaborative and persuasive manner with the hospital, nursing home, or other admissions staff, to help ensure they have a positive experience.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible to communicate hospice services to prospective patients, families and referral sources.
• Gathers initial intake information and works with corporate referral center to confirm benefits.
• Serves as an educator for referral sources, patients' families and community regarding hospice utilization and benefits.
• Completes admissions paperwork using information obtained from patients, their responsible party, referral source, etc.
• Coordinates follow up with referral sources.
• Conducts clinical evaluations and serves as clinical resource for marketing staff. Completes preliminary admissions paper work. Personally conducts all admissions, when available. Coordinates admissions when more than one is pending.
• Responsible to follow through to ensure that the admissions process is implemented on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding high quality hospice care and be able to personally provide patient care. Must be able to complete admissions paperwork properly, in accordance with company policy and hospice regulations, etc.
• Must possess good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, be outgoing, perceptive and self motivated with the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people.
• Prior management experience preferred. Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. Caris / NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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