RN, Runner Days M-F 10:00am-6:00pm
2 days ago
Orlando
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! Job Profile Summary 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. • 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., • 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. 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., • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position., • 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 coworkers both formally and informally., • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position., • Makes after-hours visits to patients in their home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital, anywhere within the assigned affiliate(s) territory. Provides compassionate customer service to patients and families., • Assesses patient/family and identifies immediate needs and appropriate nursing interventions by phone and/or during visit., • Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up., • Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of company policy and procedure, physical assessment, intravenous therapies, pain medication titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships., • Prioritizes, consults, refers, and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care., • Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, and safety practices., • Reports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals., • Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications; and provides bereavement support., • Completes documentation per policy and procedure., • During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the RN, Nights and Weekends may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency., • Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation Pay Range: $65,996.22 - $98,994.33 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. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
