Admission RN - $12,500 Bonus

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is 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.

Benefits Include:

- $12,500 Bonus

- Competitive compensation ($55-$67/hr.)

- Flexible Hours (8 hr. shifts – choose your start time)

- Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Employment available

- 5 weeks of Paid Time Off Annually

- Payment of up to $2,000 annually for taking part in our Continuing Educations

- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Affinity Program

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN

1. currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.

2. has strong Presentation Skills

3. previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience preferred

4. Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered - we are open to accepting A.D.N new graduates with prior LVN experience or BSN New graduates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE, RN

1. participates in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process

2. evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.

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

4. analyzes data collected by the admission staff or VITAS clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders

5. builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.

6. maintains clinical and professional competence.

7. takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.

8. utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE, RN

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

2. has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.

3. has the knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.

4. has the ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.

5. has reliable means of transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of the Admissions Registered Nurse are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the Admissions Registered Nurse, the employee is regularly required to:

1. Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.

2. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds

3. Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day

4. Talk and hear

Specific vision abilities required by the Admissions Registered Nurse include:

1. Close vision

2. Distance vision

3. Ability to adjust focus

The Admissions Registered Nurse will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

The Admissions Registered Nurse reports to the Admissions Manager designated in the location. In the event the location does not have an Admissions Manager, the Admissions Registered Nurse will receive direction from the Patient Care Administrator or program designee

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

San Francisco Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE/AA M/F/DV