Admissions Nurse (RN Hospice)

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records
• Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner
• Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient
• Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility
• Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensed in the state of operation
• 2+ years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other healthcare service delivery system setting
• Current CPR certification
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• MS: At least one-year full-time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one-year full time experience as an RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and accountability
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.