Admissions RN

Chapters Health System; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks an Admission RN to assess patients in residence or hospital settings and initiate care within the organization. The role serves as an ambassador, coordinating transition to Care Navigation and ensuring seamless service delivery across chapters’ network.

The incumbent will perform admissions, educate families, and collaborate with physicians to develop plans of care, while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• : Current RN license in the state where the employee will be working.
• : Minimum of one year nursing experience.
• : Hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• : Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• : Strong clinical assessment skills with ED/ICU background preferred.
• : Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• : Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy.
• : Reliable transportation to meet schedule.
• : Ability to work in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• : Able to perform essential functions including lifting and physical requirements; reasonable accommodation provided.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical admissions for all Company services and explains services to patients and families.
• Presents services empathetically and addresses admission objections or questions.
• Educates patient/family on admission requirements and initial needs.
• Obtains physician orders and initiates care plans.
• Performs skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications and maximize comfort.
• Maintains documentation per policy and communicates with Care Navigation.
• Represents the Company at assigned facilities and coordinates referrals.
• Communicates with Care Navigation to ensure timely follow-up.
• Ensures safe discharge planning and coordination for referred patients.

Skills

RN communication

EMR/EHR experience

Clinical assessment

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Time management

Customer service

Education

RN licensure (state)

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Role

The Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residency or in hospitals and initiates care into the services of Chapters Health System. Ensures a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serves as an ambassador of the Organization.

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

• 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

Pay Range: $67,976.53 - $106,213.33

Disclosure and Compliance

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/.

Choices, Education, Guidance

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St.Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties. Click here to view the video!

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It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.