RN, Admissions - Citrus, Hernando, Pasco - HPH Hospice

Chapters Health System•Brooksville, FL

7d•$67,977 - $106,213

About The Position

The Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residency 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 across company services, explains services to patients and families, addresses concerns and admission barriers, educates them on requirements, completes informed consents and initial assessments, obtains physician orders, and initiates care to meet immediate needs. The position works with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, the public, and internal Care Navigation and Professional Relations teams. It also provides care for General Inpatient (GIP) patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and discharge coordination. The regular shift is 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with rotating weekends. The role may require reporting to a company-designated location during emergencies, including reporting ahead of a scheduled shift and staying overnight as needed. Compensation is $67,976.53–$106,213.33. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and travel reimbursements are listed. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional employment offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees serving Florida affiliates are subject to background screening and ongoing eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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 essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/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.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospital experience.
Strong clinical assessment skills, preferably with an emergency department or ICU background.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assess patients in their place of residency or in hospitals and initiate care into company services.
Explain services to potential patients and families, address questions and concerns, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, and other barriers, and provide responses.
Educate patients and families on admission requirements and address immediate needs.
Complete informed consents and initial assessments according to regulations and company policy.
Provide information to physicians and initiate plans of care for patients’ immediate needs.
Initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms, and maximize physical and emotional comfort.
Obtain physician orders and complete documentation according to company policy.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across service lines.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up, notify the team when an assignment is complete, and prepare for the next assignment.
Provide timely clinical communication using SBAR and discuss potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtain consents and medical record information, 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 GIP patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.
Report to a company-designated location during emergencies when required to support continuity of services, potentially including early reporting or overnight stays.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; observe health, safety, and security practices; maintain confidentiality; and use resources responsibly.
Promote the company through participation in community and professional organizations and support research and educational activities.
Participate in performance improvement and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.