RN Admissions

Overview

Responsibilities

•  Coordinates referrals and the communication between Hospice Consultants, the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.

  • Answers questions regarding admission criteria, hospice services and referral requests
  • Takes admissions referral and records information accurately on the referral forms and tracking sheet
  • Contacts physician's office for admission approval when appropriate
  • Contacts patient /family and makes appointment for admission interview

• Processes and completes all admission paperwork

  • Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services
  • Obtains written consent from patient, family or patient assignee, when criteria for hospice admission is met
  • Communicates with referral sources about appointments, MD orders, time frames for admission and any obstacles to an immediate admission
  • Contacts patient/family within 24 hours to set-up appointment explaining hospice services

• Works with the marketing team to assure:

  •   Strong patient, family, referrer and facility satisfaction
  •   Appropriate market penetration
  •   Maximization of hospice census goals

Qualifications

• Hospice Experience Preferred (or previous experience in home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing required)
• Registered Nurses license
• Commitment to Providing Excellent Customer Service to Patients and Families
• Valid Driver’s License
• Can Successfully Pass Background Checks