Admissions Nurse RN - Falls Church, Fairfax

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

• 10am-7pm, rotating weekends, every 3rd weekend, Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Arlington areas
• $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• YOUR BENEFITS START ON YOUR FIRST DAY!
• GENEROUS PTO (TIME OFF)
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
• COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• Role

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, will provide and arrange for Hospice care for patients/families, in a collaborative relationship, with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Admission Nurse makes initial nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient/family needs and wishes in accordance with professional skills.

Qualifications:

• •Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
• •Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
• •Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• •Strong clinical assessment skills with preferred background in emergency department or ICU
• •Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• •Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
• •Ability to present services in a professional and articulate manner
• •Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• •Reliable transportation to meet schedule
• •Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
• •Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation • Strong goal/outcome orientation with exceptional time management skills
• •Excellent customer service focus
• •Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Competencies:

Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees:

• •Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• •Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• •Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• •Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• •Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• •Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• •Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• •Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• •Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• •Advance electronic media skills.
• •Support Company research and educational activities.
• •Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• •Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

• •Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:
• •Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner
• •Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses
• •Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs
• •Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy ○ Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs
• •Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort
• •Obtains Physician orders
• •Completes documentation per Company policy
• •Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
• •Communicates frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up. When assignment is complete, informs the Care Navigation team and prepares for next assignment.
• •Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.
• •Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
• •Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
• •Obtains medical record information for the referral.
• •Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.
• •Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.
• •Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.
• •During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):

While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.

Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

Compensation Pay Range:

$72,595.84 - $108,893.76

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ .