Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Position Summary

An Admissions RN is a registered nurse whose primary responsibility is to accept referrals from a variety of resources via phone and fax, co‑sign referrals entered by LVNs or non‑clinical intake staff, and coordinate the initial hospice assessments with the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes daily referrals to guarantee timely patient admission.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously.
• Checks and follows up on referrals on a daily basis.
• Enters referral information, including medical and insurance details, into the EMR.
• Verifies and obtains orders from physicians and documents CTI information on referrals in the EMR.
• Ascertains whether insurance is contracted with St. Joseph Hospice Services to ensure appropriate financial reimbursement.
• Interfaces with the Insurance Verification/Billing Specialist as needed.
• Communicates with the Patient Care Supervisor and Patient Care Coordinator to assure coordination of services.
• Keeps Pharmacy and PBM informed of admissions and faxes necessary documents for entry into their systems.
• Applies Medicare and State regulations pertaining to hospice when accepting a referral to remain compliant.
• Co‑signs referrals for team members who are LVNs and non‑clinical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education to attain RN licensure – required.
• 1 year of Registered Nurse experience – required.
• 1 year of hospice experience – preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Language: read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and manuals; present information and respond to questions; strong written and verbal communication; fluency in English.
• Computer: proficient computer skills.
• Other: excellent communication and customer service skills, mandatory interpersonal skills, good organizational abilities, ability to multitask.
• Qualifications: knowledge of hospice compliance issues and payer coverage requirements; preferred knowledge of hospice referral process.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (vendor managed) – required within 30 days of hire.
• Washington Registered Nurse License (vendor managed) – required upon hire.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity, with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lb. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The work environment involves exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and typical healthcare conditions, with routine use of standard medical equipment and tools.

Compensation

Base pay range: $45.73 – $71.00 per hour. Additional compensation may be available such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.