Admissions Nurse, RN - DC and Maryland

Chapters Health System•Washington, DC

5d•$80,095 - $119,214

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse, RN provides and arranges hospice care for patients and families in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. 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 consents and physician orders, initiates plans of care and skilled nursing interventions, and completes required documentation. The nurse coordinates with patients, families, physicians, hospitals, facilities, Care Navigation staff, and Professional Relations Representatives to support referrals, timely follow-up, safe discharges, and continuity of care. The position may provide care to general inpatient hospice patients in a hospital, including daily visits, clinical management, documentation, and discharge coordination. The schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with work every third weekend, serving Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties in Maryland and Washington, DC. During emergencies, the nurse may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of a scheduled shift and may need to stay overnight. The role requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee will work.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Previous experience using an EMR/EHR system.
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 and 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 Red Cross.
Satisfactorily complete 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 nursing experience.
Emergency department or ICU background with strong clinical assessment skills.
Spanish-English bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for all company services.
Explain services to prospective patients and families, answer questions, address concerns and admission barriers, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
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 addressing 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 across service lines.
Work closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up, report when assignments are 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.
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 hospice 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 the scheduled shift and with overnight stays.
Represent the company professionally; comply with government regulations and company policies; maintain confidentiality; observe health, safety, and security practices; and use resources responsibly.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality assessment activities, research and educational activities, and ongoing professional development.
Advance electronic media skills and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.