RN Admissions - Per Diem - HPH Hospice

chaptershealth; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is hiring an Admission RN to assess patients in their residency or hospital settings and initiate care transitions to Care Navigation. The role acts as an ambassador for the organization, ensuring smooth admissions and coordination across services.

Qualifications include an active RN license in the work state, BLS certification, and 1+ year of RN experience (hospice or hospital preferred). English communication is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where the employee will be working
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills with preferred background in emergency department or ICU
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system
• Ability to effectively communicate in English; bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to present services in a professional manner
• Mobile Driver - valid license and automobile insurance per policy
• Reliable transportation to meet schedule
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple priorities and stress
• Ability to perform essential functions including lifting patients/equipment

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to.
• Explain services to potential patients/families and address questions with empathy and clarity
• Identify admission objections and provide responses
• Educate patient/family on admission requirements and immediate needs
• Complete informed consents and initial assessments per policy
• Provide information to Physicians and initiate Plan of Care
• Initiate nursing interventions to maximize comfort and prevent complications
• Obtain Physician orders and complete documentation
• Act as Company representative at facilities and facilitate referrals
• Coordinate with Care Navigation for timely follow-up and readiness for next assignment
• Communicate using SBAR
• Obtain consents for services and arrange safe discharge
• Obtain medical record information for referrals
• Develop relationships with case managers and physicians at facilities
• Educate staff on available services with PRRs
• Provide care for GIP patients in hospital with daily visits and documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

English communication

Team orientation

Time management

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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!

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
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• 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

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.
• 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 Rate:

$45.00

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/