Admissions representative Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

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.

• 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.

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