What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Nurse position at Hospice of the Piedmont Inc?
Description
Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a full-time Admissions Nurse to serve our community with world class hospice care.
Responsibilities/General Duties:
- Provides excellent customer service in facilitating conversion of referrals to admissions through the completion of the intake process, utilizing effective phone and customer service skills.
- Takes responsibility for referrals and services coordination up to and through admission to the hospice program during peak periods and during absences of the intake specialist.
- Assists in maintaining the paper flow, clinical detail and documentation of all intake and admissions.
- Maintains ongoing public relations, hospice advocacy and communication with physicians, facility staff, and other referral sources, regarding Hospice of the Piedmont services.
- Closes all patient referrals that are not taken under care ensuring that there is accurate documentation of the reason for not coming on service and only after following the patient for 90-days following referrals.
- Serves as an admissions nurse during peak times or as directed by the department manager.
- Acts as resource to community, physicians, hospital or nursing home staff in educating them as to Hospice mission and philosophy, Medicare/Medicaid benefit and any of HOP’s programs of care
- Encourages building referral base through actively speaking with potential new sources providing information and education
- Attends required meetings, conferences and workshops and participates in committees as requested
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
- Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the agency according to HIPAA regulations
- Completes other assignments and tasks as determined by supervisor
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited school of nursing
- One year experience in Hospice or Home Heath required
- Proficiency with EMR software, basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
- Communicate by phone, writing, speaking
- Lifting up to 20 pounds
- Drive short/long distances
- General fast-paced work environment with occasional stressful situations
- Must be prepared to work in home environments that have difficult working conditions including, but not limited to cramped space, pets, dirt, allergens smoke, no chairs
- Must be prepared to complete EMR at bedside in varied environments
- Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care
Other:
- Requires valid VA driver’s license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance
- Frequent travel may be required
- Regular sitting and computer use required
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
