Admissions Nurse RN - Falls Church and Fairfax

divh2Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)/h2pIts inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!/ppWhen you become part of the Chapters Health Team, youll realize its more than a job. Its a mission. Were 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!/ppYour benefits start on your first day: generous pto (time off), mileage reimbursement, comprehensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, $12,500 sign on bonus./ppThe admissions registered nurse (rn) in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, will provide and arrange for hospice care for patients/families, in a collaborative relationship, with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The admission nurse makes initial nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient/family needs and wishes in accordance with professional skills./ph3Qualifications:/h3ulliCurrent license as rn in the state where the employee will be working/liliMinimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred/liliPrevious experience working with an emr/ehr (electronic medical/health record) system/liliStrong clinical assessment skills with preferred background in emergency department or icu/liliAbility to effectively communicate in english (verbal and written); bi-lingual in spanish preferred/liliAbility to present services in a professional and articulate manner/liliMobile driver - valid drivers license and automobile insurance per company policy/liliReliable transportation to meet schedule/liliAbility to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately/liliAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload/liliAbility 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/liliExcellent customer service focus/liliActive bls for healthcare professionals from the american heart association or red cross./li/ulh3Competencies:/h3ulliSatisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position/li/ulh3Responsibilities of all employees:/h3ulliRepresent the company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients./liliComply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse./liliComply with company policies, procedures and standard practices./liliObserve the companys health, safety and security practices./liliMaintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the company./liliUse resources in a fiscally responsible manner./liliPromote the company through participation in community and professional organizations./liliParticipate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels./liliImprove own professional knowledge and skill level./liliAdvance electronic media skills./liliSupport company research and educational activities./liliShare expertise with co-workers both formally and informally./liliParticipate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as appropriate for the position./li/ulh3Job Responsibilities:/h3ulliCompletes clinical admissions for all company services including, but not limited to:/liliExplains 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/liliIdentifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses/liliEducates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs/liliCompletes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and company policy provides information to physicians and initiates plan of care to address patients immediate needs/liliInitiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort/liliObtains physician orders/liliCompletes documentation per company policy/liliActs 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./liliCommunicates frequently with care navigation staff to ensure timely follow-up. When assignment is complete, informs the care navigation team and prepares for next assignment./liliProvides all necessary clinical communication timely using sbar./liliDiscusses any potential needs with after-hours staff./liliObtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations./liliObtains medical record information for the referral./liliDevelops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities./liliWorks with professional relations representatives (prrs) to provide education on all available services./liliProvides care for any gip patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge./liliDuring 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./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulh3Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):/h3h3While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel./h3h3Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance./h3h3Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs./h3pCompensation pay range:/pp$72,595.84 - $108,893.76/ppThis 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./ppAll 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. 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