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

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 nurse completes clinical admissions for the company’s services, explains services to patients and families, addresses questions and concerns, completes informed consent and initial assessments, obtains physician orders, and initiates care to meet patients’ immediate needs. The role also represents the company at assigned facilities and coordinates with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, Care Navigation staff, and Professional Relations Representatives. The position requires a 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. shift with rotating weekends. During emergencies, the employee may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and remain overnight as needed to maintain continuity of services. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Florida affiliate employees 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.
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 job’s essential functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 preferred.
Emergency department or ICU background preferred.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical admissions for all company services.
Explain services to potential patients and families, address questions and concerns, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, and 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 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 communicate clinical information promptly using SBAR.
Represent the company at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals across service lines.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff, notify the team when assignments are complete, and prepare for the next assignment.
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.
Report to a company-designated location during emergencies when required, potentially ahead of schedule and overnight, to maintain continuity of services.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; protect confidentiality; use resources responsibly; participate in community, professional, quality improvement, research, and educational activities; and support colleagues’ learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.