Vitas Healthcare

Admissions RN

Vitas Healthcare • $83K — $89K *
Lenexa, KS 66215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the relevant state.
  • Experience in hospital settings, physician practices, long-term care (LTC), or assisted living facilities (ALF).
  • Strong presentation and communication skills for patient interaction.
  • Prior experience in sales or service roles is preferred.
  • Possess knowledge of disease clinical manifestations and VITAS-specific clinical insights.
  • Familiarity with the intake and admission processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in gathering information and completing admission forms.
  • Evaluate patient eligibility for hospice care through medical records analysis.
  • Secure consent for admission from suitable patients and families.
  • Analyze data from LPNs to facilitate admission orders.
  • Foster strong relationships with referral sources to meet VITAS service standards.
  • Maintain clinical competence and professional development.
  • Educate and address concerns of patients and families about hospice and palliative care.

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment focused on patient and family care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and clinical competence.
  • Use of advanced information systems and mobile technology.
  • Engagement in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Chance to build valuable relationships with referral sources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. Salary Range: $40 - $43/ Hour

  • Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
  • Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. 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.

JOB 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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
  • EOE/AA M/F/D/V


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About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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