Admissions Nurse, RN - DC and Maryland

Capital Caring•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse, RN provides and arranges hospice care for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies. The nurse conducts initial assessments and makes clinical judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes. The position completes clinical admissions for the company’s services, explains services and admission requirements, addresses concerns, obtains informed consent and physician orders, completes initial assessments and documentation, and initiates plans of care and skilled nursing interventions. The nurse also coordinates referrals and discharges, communicates with Care Navigation and after-hours staff, obtains medical records, and builds relationships with referring facilities and clinicians. Care for general inpatient (GIP) patients in hospitals may include daily visits, clinical management, documentation, and discharge coordination. This role serves patients and families in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland and Washington, DC. The stated schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with work every third weekend. During emergencies, the employee may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and may need to stay overnight. Compensation is listed as $80,095.29–$119,213.84.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the employee will work.
At least one year of nursing experience.
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 work 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 or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation and exceptional time-management skills.
Strong customer-service focus.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Satisfactory completion of 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.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospital experience.
Emergency department or ICU background.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for company services, including explaining services, addressing questions and concerns, and presenting services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, and barriers to entry, and provide appropriate 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 to address patients’ immediate needs.
Initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms, and maximize physical and emotional comfort.
Obtain physician orders and complete documentation in accordance with company policy.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals to all service lines.
Work with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure 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 and develop strong relationships with facility case managers, physicians, and other contacts.
Work with Professional Relations Representatives to provide education on available services.
Provide care for hospital-based GIP patients, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required, potentially ahead of the scheduled time and for overnight stays.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; maintain confidentiality; use resources responsibly; and observe health, safety, and security practices.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality assessment, research and education activities, and professional development; share expertise and advance electronic media skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.