Rainbow Hospice Care is currently accepting applications for a full time Admissions Registered Nurse. This position is a key component of the referral and admissions team and will be responsible for receiving, documenting, and facilitating referrals and admissions of all patients to Rainbow Hospice Care. This position will be at least 30 hours a week, which will work 3 days a week (9am-7pm) and will be included in the weekend and holiday rotation.
Essential Duties:
- Makes visit to patient/facility when referral is made to facilitate admission.
- Receives patient referrals and documents such in EMR.
- Develops relationships with referral sources.
- Recognizes opportunities for improving communication with referral sources and sharing information with Community Liaison or Manager.
- Assist in coverage of other patient care support functions as requested.
- Abide by all Rainbow Hospice medical record and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Enter detailed patient data in EMR including communications and collaborations in a timely manner.
- Provides referral criteria education on an ongoing basis to RHC staff and referral sources.
- Will work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.