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Admissions Nurse

VITAS Type Full time Posted 2/25/2013
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/22/2013
IN - Indiana (All) - Merrillville Referral - n/a -    

Admissions Nurse

Job ID 2012-21255Location Northwest IN
Min. Exp.(Yrs) 2Category Nursing
More information about this job:
Overview:

VITAS is looking for a full-time Admission's Nurse to service patients and families in and around Northwest, IN area.  The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

 

The Admissions Nurse 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.

Qualifications:
  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN in acute or sub-acute care.
  • Must be currently licensed as a RN in the state where the VITAS program is located.  
  • Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited college/university with consideration also given to international equivalent.
  • Previous oncology experience preferred.
  • Previous sales experience preferred.