Registered Nurse (rn), $5,000 Sign On Bonus Full Time, Home Care/southern Middle Tn

Franklin, TN, United States

Job Description


Job Type

Full-time

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) *$5,000 Sign On Bonus* Full Time - Home Care/South Team (Franklin based) Location: Franklin, TN, serves Southern Middle TN areasStatus: Full Time

If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can\'t wait to speak with you!

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse serves as the case manager for assigned patients and as the teacher for patient\xe2\x80\x99s caregiver(s). The RN case manager utilizes the nursing process and the six phases of the Alive CARE visit to provide safe, end of life care to the to the terminally ill patient/family unit. The primary responsibility of the RN case manager is to coordinate and provide hospice care for home care patients through the development, initiation and updating of a plan of care in collaboration with patient and family RN case managers provide direct patient care, oversee the interdisciplinary team and teach patients and families regarding the disease process, symptom management and offer support and strength during difficult times. Care delivery takes place in the patient\xe2\x80\x99s home or in any other facility where the patient may reside or receive care. The RN case manager will be accountable for meeting Alive Care Standards and participating in an on-call rotation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Alive Core Standard \xe2\x80\x93 Creating an extraordinary experience

The Alive CARE Visit

Present a Professional Image

Represents Alive in a positive manner. Takes pride in personal appearance, conforms to Alive standards of dress code, car cleanliness, driving etiquette and appropriately prepared for visits. Presents self to the public in a calm, confident, competent manner

Provide Excellent Customer Service Conducts visit in a professional, courteous manner, projecting warmth during interactions with patient & family. Engages in purposeful conversation using appropriate body language and active listening skills

Assess, Plan, Intervene and Educate

Utilizes critical thinking skills and nursing process to holistically assess patient and family, develop and implement an interdisciplinary hospice plan of care, initiate interventions and evaluate effectiveness. Educates family/caregiver(s) regarding plan of care, interventions, diagnosis and prognosis, medications, use, administration and side effects, how to provide care, use of equipment and supplies and how to contact Alive for assistance

Document at the point of care

Completes documentation of patient visit by verifying visit frequency and documenting accurate reflection of patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition during the patient visit; updates plan of care as needed.

Create a lasting impression

Concludes patient visit by providing encouragement to caregiver(s), ensuring emergency phone number (Call Center Number) and appropriate amount of supplies/medications are available. Engages in active listening and expresses gratitude before leaving home.

Complete post visit follow-up

Concludes entire encounter according to Alive CARE visit standard: follow up messages to team members, synchronize iPad, and spiritual release of the visit.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse with a current nursing license, BSN preferred. Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. Minimum one-year nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice, Oncology, or Home Health and/or long-term care preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Tennessee RN License or compact license. Hospice certification desirable. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver\'s license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.

recblid 5o2zk31iam5p88v577m8aej2ygh7hk

Alive Hospice

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4376070
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Franklin, TN, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned