About this opportunity
VIA Health Partners lists this Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager opportunity in greensboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Greensboro, NC 27407
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nurse
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
28 days of Paid Time Off
Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
403b Retirement plan with matching
Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Essential Functions
Delivery of Patient CareAssumes responsibility for the coordination and delivery of patient/caregiver care.
Conducts nursing assessments to assist in the overall management of patient/caregiver needs.
When appropriate, develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care to ensure that care is uninterrupted and that goals are achieved.
Facilitates patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
When providing hospice care, appropriately utilizes VIA Health Partners patient related protocols, standing orders and guidelines.
Assumes responsibility for conducting effective patient and caregiver education.
Encourages and allows time for questions and consultation.
Provides education to patients and families as needed.
Communicates effectively with members of the IDG, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains open lines of communication with supervisor. Keeps supervisor apprised of any complex patient/caregiver issues.
Applies principles of infection control. Follows guidelines for universal precautions in accordance with accepted professional practices.
Interdisciplinary GroupAttends, participates, and may facilitate interdisciplinary group conferences (IDG) and special care conferences.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members.
Identifies specific patient/caregiver needs and makes referral to appropriate team members.
DocumentationEnsures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA Health Partners guidelines and the requirements of licensure and certification standards.
Professional and Personal AccountabilityDemonstrates competency in knowledge and skills.
Ensures that VIA Health Partners professional reputation is maintained and projected.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and staying abreast of current trends in the healthcare field. Incorporates new information and methods into practice.
Maintains current professional licensure, CPR certification and CEU requirements.
Maintains productive and professional relations with external agencies and healthcare providers.
Exhibits time management skills. Able to plan workday while remaining able to respond appropriately to crisis.
May perform other duties as required(IPU) Cleans patient rooms as required per patient room cleaning procedure. Ensures all areas of facility are clean and appropriately stocked with supplies. Keeps the family room clean throughout the day. Ensures proper chemicals are used for cleaning different surfaces. Ensures protective equipment is used when working with chemicals, i.e., gloves, glasses.
Qualifications
A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
Current CPR required; CHPN preferred.
Minimum 1-year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions. Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required. Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical.
Computer proficiency is required.
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Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
Who can apply
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