The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present Bethany services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.
Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
Evaluate patients for appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with Bethany.
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 Bethany specific clinical knowledge.
Ability to use the Bethany information system and mobile technology platforms.
Coordinates and assures the completion of nursing assessments for current residents and residents with a change in condition. Utilizes assessments to formalize a plan of care in conjunction with the participation of an interdisciplinary team.
Formulates and documents initial care plans, provides oversight for care plan updates and maintains coordinated documentation.
Manages a caseload of residents for MDS process.
Reliable means of transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.
2 years MDS/RAI process experience.
2 years of previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience
Strong Presentation Skills
Previous sales or service experience preferred
EDUCATION Associates degree in nursing
Competitive starting wage and full benefit package for Staff that work a scheduled shift of 60 hours biweekly or more.
Health
Dental
Vision
403B + Employer Matching
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
On-site Fitness Center + Discount to employees
On-Site Restaurants (Bleu Barn ) - Employees eat 50% off!
Shift times:
Admissions is Monday thru Friday. On call rotation twice in a 6 week period.
Work every other weekend.
If this is the type of culture and family you'd like to be a part of, then apply today!!!
Bethany is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.
