Registered Nurse FT Night Shift

Compassus•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Inpatient Unit (IPU) Registered Nurse Case Manager models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes the Compassus philosophy and 6 Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and fosters positive working relationships with company departments and external stakeholders. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the nurse provides routine and emergency patient assessments, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates care to meet the needs of patients and families and support comfort and coping. The role applies applicable state and federal regulations and requirements of other certified agencies. The position works a flexible schedule to meet staffing needs and provides after-hours emergency support to patients and families; on-call responsibilities are required. The nurse coordinates hospice services through a case-management model, maintains care plans and clinical documentation, communicates changes and needs to the IDT and physicians, and helps ensure appropriate, continuous, quality care.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace an integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
Ability to perform the role’s essential functions, including regular standing and walking, manual dexterity, and lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the visual acuity requirements of the role, including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support; on-call responsibilities are required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
Hospice, oncology, home health, and/or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual services as indicated by the Plan of Care through a case-management model.
Collaborate with the IDT to provide clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual interventions and coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality hospice care for patients and families.
Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families and obtain Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents.
Submit required documentation and paperwork to facilities after patient visits and ensure documentation is available at bedside.
Identify when intervention by other IDT members is needed and communicate patient and family needs effectively to the IDT.
Supervise Hospice Aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and adjust assignments as needed to support patient outcomes.
Communicate with the IDT, Medical Director, and attending physician about measures to alleviate symptoms and monitor responses to interventions.
Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families during crises in coordination with the IDT.
Maintain updated, comprehensive care plans reflecting patients’ current problems, goals, and interventions.
Maintain clinical knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for pain and other symptoms, applying practice guidelines and standards to sustain appropriate nursing care.
Complete routine and emergency patient assessments and participate in on-call services as needed.
Record observations, interventions, and other pertinent information appropriately.
Prevent avoidable hospitalizations where possible by anticipating and meeting patient and family needs in the home.
Keep the Medical Director and attending physician informed of changes in patient condition and request clinically sound interventions when needs change.
Perform other duties as assigned.