RN, Admissions - Washington, DC

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!

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 :

Responsibilities of all employees :

Job Responsibilities :

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 Range :

$75,895.65 - $113,843.48

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.