Position: Admissions RN

Now Offering a $6,000 Sign On bonus

Pay: $65,000 - $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.
Communicates effectively with referral sources and team members to support the business partnerships being developed by the sales team.
Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with nursing associations, hospitals, local nursing home affiliations, civic groups, local health care organizations, etc.
May be asked to conduct after-hours admissions or to work on-call, as needed.
Builds relationships with nursing home staff, hospital discharge planners, physicians, etc.
Serves as Case Manager for the Caris Routine Home Care patients residing at the assigned nursing center.
Attends and participates in Care Plan Meetings.

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. EOE

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - RN, Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

New Referral

ADMISSIONS RN