RN Admissions Coordinator

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Admissions Coordinator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $41.20 – $61.80. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Relocation assistance may be available. 

Responsible for identifying potential Home Health candidates, pre-screening referrals and preparing patients for admission into the Home & Community Care system; provides patient consultation.

DETAILS OF THE POSTION: 

1. Coordinates admissions; communicates and prioritizes, and provides for patient privacy, exercises discretion and assures confidentiality at all times.
2. Assesses patient referrals to determine that patient meets all admission criteria.
3. Collaborates with physicians, referral sources, and other staff to monitor issues and status and establishes timing of admissions.
4. Coordinates the admission process with patients, families, referring facilities, physicians and department staff.
5. Provides documentation of medical necessity and obtains authorization for treatment. 

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in state of Washington is required.
• Previous Home Health or Hospice background and/or previous case management experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of insurance industry (third party payers and state and federal financial assistance programs) is preferred.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.