Admissions Nurse RN - Falls Church, Fairfax

Capital Caring•Fairview Park, VA

About The Position

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) provides and arranges hospice care for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, following applicable nursing standards, practices, and policies. The RN conducts initial nursing assessments and makes clinical judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes. The Admissions RN completes clinical admissions for company services, explains services and admission requirements, responds to questions and concerns, obtains informed consents and physician orders, completes initial assessments and documentation, and initiates plans of care and skilled nursing interventions. The role also coordinates referrals and follow-up with Care Navigation, referring facilities, physicians, case managers, patients, and families. The schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m. with rotating weekends, including every third weekend, serving Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, and Arlington areas. During emergencies, the employee may need to report early or work overnight at a company-designated location to maintain continuity of services.

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.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to present services professionally and articulately.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in accordance with 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 essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing and pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation and exceptional time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service focus.
Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Satisfactorily complete the competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Employees performing services for Florida affiliates must undergo eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and maintain ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospital nursing experience.
Emergency department or ICU background.
Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Explain available services to prospective patients and families, respond to questions and concerns, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, and entry barriers, and provide responses.
Educate patients and families about admission requirements and address immediate needs.
Complete informed consents and initial assessments in accordance with 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 medical record information for referrals.
Complete documentation in accordance with company policy.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals to all service lines.
Coordinate frequently with Care Navigation staff to support timely follow-up, communicate assignment completion, 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 discharge for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Develop relationships with facility case managers, physicians, and other 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 needed, potentially ahead of schedule or overnight, to ensure continuity of services.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and health, safety, security, and confidentiality practices.
Use resources responsibly; participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality activities, and company research and educational activities as appropriate.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.