Afterhours Care Manager RN Fri 4p-10p/Sat 8a-8p & Sun 8a-8p

Gentiva Hospice•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Afterhours Care Manager RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs after hours (or during alternative scheduling) and for maintaining primary control and professional management of each patient assigned during working hours. Days and Hours Fri 4p-10p, Sat 8a-8p & Sun 8a-8p! Managing patient needs includes performing routine visits, admissions, death visits, on-call or after hours visits, and/or any visit or duty assigned in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Assumes after hours coverage for the designated teams and functions as an interdisciplinary (IDG) team member to provide care and liaise between physician, patient/family and hospice team. Performs clinical administrative tasks including workflow completion and auditing, survey readiness tasks, and other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of employment
Graduate of accredited nursing program
A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. In instances where state-specific requirements differ, state rules apply and supersede these requirements (see state-specific section)
Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment
CPR Certification (in-person)
Current automobile insurance, valid driver’s license, and daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle
Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper.
Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with accepted hospice principles and practice, including industry standards, regulations, and best practices (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, ACHC), company policies/procedures, and understanding of terminally ill patients and their families
Expertise in general nursing practice, including ability to make complete and accurate patient assessments
Ability to apply knowledge of the unique needs of hospice patient and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds to provide appropriate advocacy and oversight
Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services, as well as familiarity with community resources
Ability to be manage time effectively and shift priorities with little or no notice based on patient, associate, and/or business needs
Strong collaboration skills including partnering with operations, business development, clinical, and other teams to improve processes and achieve quality outcomes
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and communicate with people of all backgrounds in a professional and clear manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all associate, patient, and company information to assure patient and/or associate rights are protected
Technology proficiency to include mobile devices and software such as Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Medical Records systems (HomeCare HomeBase)
Highly accountable, demonstrates effective leadership skills to supervise, teach, evaluate, and develop associates and drive quality patient outcomes
Ability to provide program management and oversight, including documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and accuracy
Maintains high standards of integrity and business ethics
Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis.
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.

Responsibilities

Identifying and coordinating patient/family needs after hours (or during alternative scheduling)
Maintaining primary control and professional management of each patient assigned during working hours
Performing routine visits, admissions, death visits, on-call or after hours visits, and/or any visit or duty assigned in accordance with the patient’s plan of care
Assuming after hours coverage for the designated teams
Functioning as an interdisciplinary (IDG) team member to provide care and liaise between physician, patient/family and hospice team
Performing clinical administrative tasks including workflow completion and auditing, survey readiness tasks, and other duties as assigned