Admissions Nurse RN - Falls Church, Fairfax

Chapters Health System•Falls Church, VA

1d•$76,613 - $114,031

About The Position

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, provides and arranges hospice care for patients and families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Admissions RN makes initial nursing assessments, judgments, and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes, applying professional nursing skills. The role completes clinical admissions for company services, explains services and admission requirements to prospective patients and families, addresses concerns and barriers, completes consents and initial assessments, communicates with physicians and care teams, and initiates plans and nursing interventions to meet immediate needs. The nurse also coordinates referrals and safe discharges, obtains medical records and physician orders, documents care, and supports patients receiving general inpatient care in hospitals. The position serves the Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, and Arlington areas. The listed schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends and work every third weekend. During emergencies, the employee may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and stay overnight as needed to maintain continuity of services.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the employee will be working.
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.
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 the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients or equipment, bending, and pushing or pulling.
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 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.
Strong clinical assessment background, preferably in an emergency department or ICU.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for company services, including explaining services, addressing questions and concerns, identifying admission barriers, and educating patients and families about admission requirements.
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 medical record information for referrals.
Complete documentation in accordance with company policy and communicate clinical information promptly using SBAR.
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, report when assignments are complete, and prepare for subsequent assignments.
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 (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 and with overnight stays.
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 education activities.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.