RN, Admission Hospice - HPH Hospice - Sign on bonus!

Chapters Health•Brooksville, FL

About The Position

The Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residence or in hospitals and initiates care into Chapters Health System services. The role supports a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serves as an ambassador for the organization. The RN completes clinical admissions, explains services to patients and families, addresses questions and barriers, educates them on admission requirements, completes consents and initial assessments, obtains physician orders, and initiates care to address immediate needs. The position also coordinates referrals and clinical communication with Care Navigation staff, hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the public. The schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with rotating weekends. The position may require reporting to a company-designated location during emergencies, potentially ahead of schedule and for overnight stays. Compensation is $67,976.53 to $106,213.33. A sign-on bonus and travel reimbursements are mentioned. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing following a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees serving Florida affiliates are subject to background-screening eligibility verification following a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility checks.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the employee will work.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Previous 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 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 job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing and pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation with exceptional time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service focus.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals certification 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.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for Company services, including explaining services to patients and families, responding to questions and concerns, identifying entry barriers, and educating patients and families on 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 according to Company policy and provide timely clinical communication using SBAR.
Represent the Company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across service lines while working with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the public.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up, advise them when assignments are complete, and prepare for the next assignment.
Discuss potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtain service consents and arrange safe, efficient discharge 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 before the scheduled shift and overnight, to maintain continuity of services.
Represent the Company professionally; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standard practices; and observe health, safety, security, confidentiality, and responsible resource-use requirements.
Participate in community and professional organizations, organizational and individual performance improvement, professional development, research and educational activities, electronic media skill development, knowledge sharing, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.