Admission RN

Chapters Health System•Washington, DC

2d•$75,896 - $113,843

About The Position

The Admission RN assesses patients in their residence or in hospitals and initiates their care with Chapters Health System services. The role supports a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serves as an ambassador for the organization. The nurse completes clinical admissions across company services, explains services to patients and families, addresses concerns and admission barriers, completes consents and initial assessments, obtains physician orders, initiates plans of care and skilled nursing interventions, and documents care according to company policy. The position also coordinates referrals and discharges, communicates with Care Navigation and after-hours staff, and develops relationships with referring facilities and clinicians. The schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends, every third weekend. The position serves Washington, D.C., and Maryland locations including Montgomery, Howard, and Prince George’s counties. In emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of their scheduled time and may need to stay overnight to maintain continuity of services. The stated compensation range is $75,895.65–$113,843.48. Benefits start on the first day, and a sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the employee will work.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the schedule.
Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation with exceptional time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service focus.
Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospital experience.
Strong clinical assessment skills, preferably with an emergency department or ICU background.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for all company services.
Explain services to prospective patients and families, answer questions, address fears and physical limitations, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, and other barriers, and provide responses.
Educate patients and families about admission requirements and address immediate needs.
Complete informed consents and initial assessments according to regulations and company policy.
Provide information to physicians and initiate plans of care for patients’ immediate needs.
Initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms, and maximize physical and emotional comfort.
Obtain physician orders and complete documentation according to company policy.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across service lines, working with hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the public.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to support timely follow-up, notify the team when an assignment is complete, and prepare for the next assignment.
Provide timely clinical communication using SBAR and discuss potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtain service consents and arrange safe, efficient discharges for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Obtain medical record information for referrals.
Develop relationships with case managers, physicians, and other facility contacts.
Work with Professional Relations Representatives to provide education about available services.
Provide care for general inpatient (GIP) patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required, potentially ahead of scheduled hours or for overnight stays.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; maintain confidentiality; observe health, safety, and security practices; use resources responsibly; and participate in community and professional organizations.
Participate in performance improvement, professional development, electronic media skill advancement, research and educational activities, and knowledge-sharing with coworkers.
Complete competency requirements for the position and perform other duties as assigned.