Afterhours Care Manager RN

Gentiva Health Services • Simpsonville, SC

43d

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. + 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. Weekend Schedule: Friday 5pm - Monday 8am

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
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional growth and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees