RN, Admission-Hope Hospice-Part Time

• 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
• 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
• 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.

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

• →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 Company's 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.

• →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.
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  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.

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/.