Admission RN

About the role

When you join the Chapters Health Team, you're joining a mission. We're dedicated to providing top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service in our communities every day. Our employees are the heart of our success!

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
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
• Able 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

• Represents the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Complies with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Complies with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Uses resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promotes the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participates proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improves own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advances electronic media skills.
• Shares expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participates 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:
• Explain 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 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

• 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

$76,612.89 - $114,030.63

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/.