RN, Nights & Weekends

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 RN, Nights and Weekends provides after-hours field visits to patients, families, and community partners. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with team members, patients/families, and referral resources.

Job Description

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

Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred

Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Reliable transportation to meet patients’ needs

Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills

Excellent clinical and assessment skills

Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines

Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service

Strong patient service skills

Information seeking / probing skills

Accurate knowledge transfer

Listening, understanding, and responding

Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills during patient visits

Ability to work in a cooperative team environment

Able to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities

Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skills

Available to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduled

Ability to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions

Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

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 accommodations

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Some locations may require:

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 Admissions to ensure timely follow-up. When assignment is complete, informs Admissions 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. ks…