Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Home Care

Full-time Registered Nurse position at Atrium Health Hospice Union - Hospice in Monroe, NC. Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 4 weeks of back-up call/year. Hours per week: 40. Benefits eligible: Yes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management of an assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation per the established plan of care and MD orders; Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information; Analyzes data to determine issues and available resources, and identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls and/or high utilization of resources that require additional intervention and case conferencing; Prioritizes multi-issue situations based on criticality of patient health and welfare, patient/staff safety and timely services; Identifies barriers to situation/complaint resolution (e.g., language, literacy, psychological) and follows up with appropriate resources or leadership; Develops and provides oversight of a plan of care effectively communicated with involved parties and supporting quality outcomes and patient satisfaction; Implements the identified plan and directs care coordination of a multidisciplinary clinical team, including supervision of LPNs and/or HHAs; Performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO and agency policy; Evaluates progress towards attainment of patient-centered goals

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BLS required per policy guidelines; Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside, or meet the National License Compact (NLC) licensure requirements in your home state, or for Non-National License Compact states, a current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state where the RN works; Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must speak English in good, understandable terms; Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch; Finger dexterity; Critical thinking and ability to concentrate; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient conditions; Physical Abilities Testing required

Nice to have

BSN preferred

Benefits

Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Sign-On Bonus eligible up to $3,000.00 for qualified applicants; Internal teammates eligible for a $500.00 Referral Bonus