Per Diem- RN, Admissions LifePath Hospice

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re 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!

Hours: 11am-10pm

Role: The Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residency or in hospitals and initiates care into the services of Chapters Health System. Ensures a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serves as an ambassador of the Organization.

Qualifications:

• 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. • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical 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.): 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.

Compensation Pay Rate: $45.00

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/ .