Admissions RN - Full Time

Salary Range

$57 - $63/ Hour

Admissions RN Opening 1

12. In Field Schedule: 12pm - 8pm or 1pm - 9pm , Monday - Friday

Admissions RN Opening 2

Location: Pleasanton (Stanford hospital)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm OR Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 11:30pm

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 VITAS specific clinical knowledge.
• Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.
• Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Previous sales or service experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Instructions to Candidate

EEO/AA M/F/D/V