Admissions Nurse RN - VA

Capital Caring•Fairview Park, VA

About The Position

The Admissions Registered Nurse provides and arranges hospice care for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, following 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 role completes clinical admissions across company services, explains services and admission requirements, addresses questions and barriers, obtains informed consents and physician orders, completes initial assessments and documentation, and initiates a plan of care and skilled nursing interventions. The nurse coordinates referrals, communications, follow-up, and safe discharges with patients, families, physicians, facilities, hospitals, case managers, Care Navigation staff, and Professional Relations Representatives. The schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends and every third weekend, serving Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, and Arlington areas. The position may require reporting to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and staying overnight during emergencies to maintain continuity of services. A sign-on bonus is mentioned.

Requirements

Current registered nurse license in the state where the employee will work.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Experience using 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/pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation with exceptional time-management skills.
Strong customer-service focus.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent the company professionally through care and services provided to clients.
Comply with applicable state, federal, and local regulations, company policies and procedures, and health, safety, and security practices; help prevent fraud and abuse.
Maintain confidentiality and use company resources responsibly.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities, research and educational activities, and professional development; share expertise and improve electronic media skills.
Complete clinical admissions for company services, explaining services and admission requirements, addressing questions and barriers, and educating patients and families.
Complete informed consents and initial assessments according to regulations and company policy.
Provide information to physicians, initiate plans of care for immediate needs, obtain physician orders, and initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms, and maximize comfort.
Complete documentation according to company policy and provide timely clinical communication using SBAR.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across service lines, working with hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the public.
Coordinate frequently with Care Navigation staff, notify them when assignments are complete, and prepare for the next assignment.
Discuss potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtain consents and medical record information, and arrange safe, efficient discharges for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Develop relationships with facility case managers, physicians, and others; 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 schedule and overnight, to ensure continuity of services.
Perform other duties as assigned.