RN, Admissions - Washington, DC

Chapters Health System • Washington, DC

101d • $36 - $54

About The Position

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! The Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, will provide and arrange for Hospice care for patients/families, in a collaborative relationship, with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Admission Nurse makes initial nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient/family needs and wishes in accordance with professional skills.

Requirements

• At least two years of public health/community health, med surg or related nursing experience.
• Licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home care, hospice, and/or oncology nursing.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise LPNs, CNAs, Unit Secretaries, and Volunteers.
• Initiate appropriate referrals to other disciplines and/or community.
• Implement approved emergency medications appropriately and effectively.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to maximize quality of life.
• Function as a member of the regional and admissions team by demonstrating flexibility in work schedules and shared responsibility for delivery of care.
• Conduct orientation, teaching, mentoring, and training or supervision of the orientation and training of Hospice employees and volunteers assigned to the clinical service.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, QUAPI program and hospice sponsored inservice training.
• Serve on committees or teams as approved by the clinical manager.
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Explain hospice philosophy, goals, and services to patients and families.
• Secure admission to Capital Caring Health in collaboration with Team Social Worker.
• Choose appropriate Hospice program to best meet patient/family needs.
• Initiate the patient's plan of care in accordance with nursing needs specified in the approved plan of treatment.
• Document care provided into the medical record in a timely manner.
• Teach and supervise the teaching of family/household members/persons responsible for assisting the patient.
• Deliver or supervise the delivery of skilled nursing services as outlined in the plan of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees