Hospice Admissions RN (weekends)

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present ANCHOR Hospice services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

• Participation in the 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 ANCHOR HOSPICE.

• 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 help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

Job requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.

• Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop ANCHOR specific clinical knowledge.

• Ability to use the ANCHOR information system and mobile EMR platforms.

• Reliable means of transportation.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a R. N. in the state where duties are performed.

• Previous Hospice admissions, hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience

• Strong Presentation Skills

• Previous sales or service experience preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred