Admission RN

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• Strong clinical assessment skills with preferred background in emergency department or ICU
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• Able 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
• Strong goal/outcome orientation with exceptional time management skills
• Excellent customer service focus
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Competencies

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this 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
• Edits 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 Admission 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

• 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

Pay Range

$36.84 - $54.83