Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Care Advocate

Chapters Health System; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Florida seeks an Admission RN to assess patients in their residence or hospital and initiate care within our hospice and care services. You will help transition to Care Navigation and represent the organization.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS, 1 year RN experience (hospice or hospital preferred), and experience with EMR/EHR. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where the employee will be working.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals (AHA or Red Cross).
• Minimum of one year of RN experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills; background in ED/ICU preferred.
• Experience with an EMR/EHR system.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Spanish bilingual

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Emotional resilience

Reliability

Education

RN license required (state)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Chapters Health System in Florida seeks an Admission RN to assess patients in their residence or hospital and initiate care within our hospice and care services. You will help transition to Care Navigation and represent the organization.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS, 1 year RN experience (hospice or hospital preferred), and experience with EMR/EHR. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.