RN, Hospice Admissions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking an Admission RN to assess patients in their home or hospital, initiating care and coordinating with Care Navigation. You will serve as a liaison, ensuring seamless transition to services while upholding the organization's standards.

Requirements include active RN license in the state, 1 year nursing experience (hospice or hospital preferred), and experience with EMR/EHR systems. Spanish language skills are a plus; driving mobility is required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where employed.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience; hospice or hospital preferred.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and patient documentation.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to educate patients.
• Able to communicate effectively in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical admissions for all services including explaining services to patients and families.
• Identifies admission barriers and provides responses to concerns.
• Educates patients/families on admission requirements and initial assessments.
• Initiates care plans, orders, and communicates with physicians.
• Represents the company at facilities and coordinates referrals across service lines.
• Maintains timely documentation and uses SBAR for clinical communication.
• Works with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up and smooth transitions.
• Adheres to safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

EMR/EHR proficiency

Clinical assessment

English communication

Spanish preferred

Mobile driver

Tools

EMR/EHR system

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!

Benefits from Day 1

• Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with an every other weekend commitment
• Sign-on Bonus - $5,000!

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.

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

$67,976.53 - $106,213.33

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/.

Requirements

• 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.