Clinical Studies RN II, Implementation Science, part-time
About The Position
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Implementation Science presents an exciting opportunity for nurses passionate about delivering telephonic palliative care management. In this role, the successful candidate will provide telephonic palliative care to patients living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementia after discharge from the Emergency Department. Nurse-led telephonic case management will be conducted for clinical sites across Atrium Health regions in North Carolina. Under the direction of the investigator for Nurse Led Telephonic Care, the Clinical Research Nurse II is responsible for completing assigned training, attending weekly team meetings, and protocol adherence. Clinical responsibilities include transitional care delivery, serious illness communication and establishing goals of care, symptom assessment and management, collaborating with key healthcare providers to coordinate care to meet patient and family needs, and caregiver support. The successful candidate will receive clinical training on telephonic administered care to ensure appropriate patient-caregiver-clinician communication and effective palliative care delivery.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina required.
- Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional research-related training requirements.
- Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to provide indirect patient care
- EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes
- Basic computer skills required
- Requires reliable phone service to deliver telephonic care
- Professionalism and customer service skills required at all times
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and palliative nursing certification greatly preferred (e.g. CHPN, ACHPN).
- Experience with case management, telephonically administered care or telemedicine preferred.
Responsibilities
- Works under the direction/supervision of the Study Investigators.
- Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.
- Conduct thorough initial assessments during telephonic consultations, considering the specific needs and conditions of Persons Living with Dementia and their care partners, following specific program protocols.
- Develop individualized care plans based on the assessments, prioritizing issues identified in collaboration with the person living with dementia and care partner/caregiver(s) in accordance with training and protocols.
- Implements interventions identified in the plan of care.
- Collects patient healthcare data and systematically maintains accurate and detailed documentation of all telephonic consultations, assessments, care plans, and interventions.
- Perform medication reconciliations, ensuring accurate and up-to-date medication lists, and address any concerns or discrepancies.
- Evaluate patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes over 6-month periods.
- Educates the patient and care partner/caregiver(s) to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
- Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
- Schedule and conduct follow-up meetings after interdisciplinary team discussions, reviewing care plans and making necessary adjustments.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more 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 other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
