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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Director of Patient Access Admissions RN Hospice

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAltamonte Springs, FL, USA$97.2k - $180.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrate effective English reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehension to carry out job requirements.
  • Have nursing-skills knowledge appropriate to the employee's education and certification, and perform duties within legal and ethical parameters.
  • Have knowledge of documenting within an electronic medical record.
  • Have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet software.
  • Have knowledge of third-party reimbursement and cost containment.
  • Have knowledge of basic supervisory practices and procedures.
  • Be able to interview prospective employees.
  • Follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care.
  • Complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary.
  • Have a Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care, or a related field.
  • Have 7 or more years of nursing experience, including 2 years of hospital nursing or hospice/home health experience.
  • Have 5 or more years of supervisory nursing experience.
  • Hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Have a driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities, regarding admissions.
  • Review nursing documentation and charting for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness, and work with Health Information Management to update incomplete documentation.
  • Respond to significant circumstances escalated by managers or nurses by providing guidance and leadership and interpreting policy.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Admissions/Referrals Departments and the Marketing Department, partnering with the Director of Business Development to streamline marketing services and admissions of hospice-qualified patients.
  • Recommend and implement the assigned department's fiscal budget, monitor the budget, investigate variances, and report findings.
  • Participate in staff and department meetings, in-services, educational and developmental seminars, and strategic plan subcommittees.
  • Provide overall direction and management of the Admissions and Referrals departments.
  • Direct development, implementation, and monitoring of department protocols, policies, and standards to ensure effective resource use while maintaining patient care standards.
  • Oversee planning and organization of activities to ensure patient needs are met according to professional standards of medical and nursing care.
  • Maintain knowledge of, and communicate, policies and procedures required to comply with federal, state, and local guidelines and Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance reimbursement requirements.
  • Develop, review, and revise standards of care and create new standards.
  • Develop, revise, and implement admission nurse schedules to ensure availability, and coordinate staffing levels with the Senior Referrals Manager or teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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