Admissions Nurse

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States VITAS Healthcare Full time
About the Role

The Admissions Nurse is a key member of our interdisciplinary team, responsible for presenting VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process.
  • Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, including 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.
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.


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