RN, Admissions - Washington, DC and Lanham, MD

** 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!
** Role    The 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.

Qualifications:

* 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
* Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
* 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.

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…