Hospice Admission Nurse

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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.

• 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.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 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.
• Ability to use the information system and mobile technology platforms.
• Reliable means of transportation.

• Currently licensed as a RN in the state of Illinois.
• Previous experience preferred, not required.
• Strong presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

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

• Monday to Friday
• Possible weekend availability

• Assisted living facility
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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Job Type: Full‑time