RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN 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 with additional responsibility of co‑signing referrals entered by LVN's and or non‑clinical intake staff, as well as coordinating the initial hospice assessments with the clinical team.

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

• Required – Education to attain RN Licensure.
• Required – 1 year Registered Nurse experience.
• Preferred – 1 year Hospice/Palliative experience.

• Required within 30 days of hire:
  National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).
• Required upon hire:
  California Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed).

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation range: $53.25 - $82.68 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and much more.