RN, Admissions - Full Time - Falls Church, VA

Capital Caring•Fairview Park, VA

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 conducts initial assessments and makes clinical judgments and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes. The role completes clinical admissions for company services, explains services and admission requirements, addresses questions and barriers, obtains informed consents and medical records, completes initial assessments and documentation, communicates with physicians and care teams, and initiates plans of care and nursing interventions. The nurse also represents the company at assigned facilities, supports referrals and safe discharges, develops relationships with facility contacts, and provides care for general inpatient (GIP) hospice patients in hospitals. The position is full-time, scheduled 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekend coverage every third weekend. The service area includes Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, and Arlington. A $7,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and benefits and insurance begin on the first day. The role may require reporting to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and staying overnight during emergencies to ensure continuity of services.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the employee will work.
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 essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling.
Strong goal and outcome orientation and 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 employment offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Explain company services to prospective patients and families, answer questions, and present services empathetically and compassionately.
Identify admission objections, concerns, or barriers and provide responses.
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 a plan of care for immediate patient 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 to all service lines.
Communicate frequently with Care Navigation staff to support timely follow-up, report assignment completion, and prepare for the next assignment.
Discuss potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtain consents and arrange efficient, safe 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 hospital GIP patients, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as needed, potentially ahead of schedule and for overnight stays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and company policies; maintain confidentiality; use resources responsibly; and observe health, safety, and security practices.
Participate in organizational performance improvement, professional development, research and educational activities, quality assessment, and knowledge-sharing with coworkers.