RN - Admissions Manager - Weekends at Casa de la Luz Hospice
Tucson, AZ 85701
About the Job
We are hiring for an Admissions Manager - Registered Nurse. Position is Full Time and schedule is Friday-Tuesday (weekends).
At Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:
- the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
- being valued and respected by patients and their families.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs.
- incredible team support and empathetic leadership.
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.
The Admissions Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all admissions for the agency. This position plans, organizes and directs initial assessments and admissions tasks to meet the needs of eligible patients.
- Responsible for compliance with all hospice regulations, laws, policies and procedures, including regulations related to the Medicare and Medicaid hospice benefit, as well as any requirements related to private or managed care insurance.
- Coordinates with staff to ensure a timely initial assessment and admission process.
- Assists with the ordering and procurement process for appropriate medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment for new admissions as ordered by a physician.
- Understanding of eligibility requirements for hospice eligible patients and ensures compliance through regular audit of medical records.
- Provides oversight of the non-admit process.
- Coordinates required face-to-face visits prior to admission, when applicable.
License Requirements
- Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state(s) of operation.
- At least two years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting. Healthcare leadership experience preferred
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State Requirements
- No additional state specific requirements.
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