Admissions Nurse RN - Alex, Arlington
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!
Responsibilities
- Completes clinical admissions for all Company services, explaining services to potential patients/families and addressing their questions.
- Identifies admission objections and addresses immediate needs, educating patients/families on admission requirements.
- Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care, addressing patient’s immediate needs.
- Completes informed consents and initial assessments, obtaining physician orders, and documenting according to Company policy.
- Facilitates referrals to all service lines, communicating with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
- Communicates with Care Navigation staff for timely follow-up, discussing potential needs with after-hours staff.
- Affords timely clinical communication and arranges safe discharge for referred and eligible patients, meeting productivity expectations.
- Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc., at facilities, and educates on all available services.
- Provides care for GIP patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge.
- During emergencies, performs duties as required, such as reporting to work ahead of schedule and staying overnight if needed.
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 a preferred background in emergency department or ICU.
- 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.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
- Perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Skills
- 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.
Benefits
- Generous PTO (Time Off).
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
Pay
$72,595.84 - $108,893.76
Schedule
10am-7pm, rotating weekends, every 3rd weekend, Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Arlington areas
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus of $12,500.
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on first day of employment.
Job 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. Observes the Company's health, safety and security 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.