RN, Admissions - HPH Hospice; Oak Hill Hospital

Role Overview

Admission RN assesses patients in their place of residency or in hospitals and initiates care within the Chapters Health System, ensuring a seamless transition to Care Navigation and serving as an ambassador of the organization.

• Complete clinical admissions for all services.
• Explain services to patients/families, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Identify admission objections and barriers, provide appropriate responses.
• Educate patients/families on admission requirements and immediate needs.
• Complete informed consents and initial assessments per regulations and company policy.
• Provide information and initiate plans of care to address patients’ immediate needs.
• Initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications and maximize comfort.
• Obtain physician orders and complete documentation per company policy.
• Act as company representative at assigned facilities, facilitate referrals and communicate with Care Navigation staff.
• Use SBAR for timely communication and discuss potential needs with after‑hours staff.
• Obtain consents for services and arrange safe discharge, meeting productivity expectations.
• Develop relationships with case managers and physicians, work with Professional Relations Representatives.
• Provide care for GIP patients in hospital, manage documentation and discharge.
• Report to designated locations during emergencies and notify authorities per schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, preferably from emergency department or ICU.
• Strong communication skills in English; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Able to present services professionally and articulately.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, reliable transportation.
• Team‑oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, handle emotional stress.
• Ability to perform physical requirements: lifting patients, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, or with accommodation.
• Strong goal/outcome orientation, time management, customer service focus.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from AHA or Red Cross.

Pay Range: $67,976.53 - $. Position requires drug and/or alcohol testing after conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.