RN, Admission (Polk, Hardee, Highlands) 11a-9p

Company: Chapters Health Systems
Location: Bartow
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 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:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in acute care, hospice, home health care or other post-acute care
• 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 Competencies:
  • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position Responsibilities of all employees:
    • 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. Job Responsibilities:
      • 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.

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