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!
sign on bonus available, benefits from day 1, 10am-8pm, with rotating weekends
Citrus, Hernando and Pasco
Job Description: Admission RN
The Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residency or in hospitals and initiates care into the services of Chapters Health System. Ensures a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serves as an ambassador of the Organization.
Qualifications:
- Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
- Strong clinical assessment skills with preferred background in emergency department or ICU
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
- Ability to present services in a professional and articulate manner
- Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
- Reliable transportation to meet schedule
- Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Competencies:
- Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
- Responsibilities of all employees:
- Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
- Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
- Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
- Observe the Companys health, safety and security practices
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
- Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
- Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations
- Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
- Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
- Advance electronic media skills
- Support Company research and educational activities
- Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position
Job Responsibilities:
- Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:
- Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner
- Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses
- Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs
- Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy
- Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient's immediate needs
- Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort
- Obtains Physician orders
- Completes documentation per Company policy
- Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public
- Communicates frequently with Care Navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up. When assignment is complete, informs the Care Navigation team and prepares for next assignment
- Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR
- Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff
- Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations
- Obtains medical record information for the referral
- Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities
- Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services
- Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge
- During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement:
- While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required:
- see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel
- Frequently required to:
- stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance
- Occasionally required to:
- pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs
Compensation:
Pay Range: $65,996.22 - $98,994.33
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.