RN, Admissions - Full Time - Falls Church, VA

Chapters Health System•Falls Church, VA

1d•$69,720 - $114,031

About The Position

The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) 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 makes initial assessments and clinical judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes. This position completes clinical admissions for company services, explains services and admission requirements, addresses questions and barriers, obtains consents and physician orders, performs initial assessments, initiates plans of care and skilled nursing interventions, and documents according to regulations and company policy. The nurse coordinates with care navigation staff, referral sources, hospitals, facilities, physicians, patients, and families, and supports safe and efficient discharge. The role also provides care and documentation for general inpatient hospice patients in hospitals. The schedule is 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekend coverage every third weekend, across Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, and Arlington areas. A $7,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and benefits and insurance start on day one. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

Current 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.
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 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 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 of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospital experience.
Strong clinical assessment skills, preferably with an emergency department or ICU background.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for company services.
Explain services to prospective patients and families, answer questions, address concerns and barriers to admission, 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 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 according to company policy.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across 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, 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 strong relationships with case managers, physicians, and other facility contacts.
Work with Professional Relations Representatives to provide education on 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 staying overnight based on the duration of the emergency.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; maintain confidentiality; use resources responsibly; participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, research and education activities; develop professional knowledge and electronic media skills; and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.