Hospice Admission Nurse Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

Responsibilities

Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process

Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness

Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria

Analyzes data collected by the admission staff or clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders

Builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with the company

Maintains clinical and professional competence

Takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons

You will utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients family has concerning hospice and palliative care

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

Have the knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas

Has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues

Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to use the information system and mobile technology platforms

Admissions Registered Nurse has reliable means of transportation

Qualifications

Admissions Registered Nurse is currently licensed as a R.N. in the state of IL

Previous experience preferred, not required

Has strong presentation skills and attention to detail

Bachelors degree preferred but not required

Benefits

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Weekly schedule

Monday to Friday
Possible weekend availability

Work Location:

On the Road

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:
Assisted living facility;
Inpatient;
Long term care;
Nursing home;
Outpatient

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