RN Lead

Heartlinks • Yakima, WA

3d • $48 - $51

About The Position

The RN Lead combines responsibilities of a CNA Coordinator and RN Lead with the core duties of an RN Case Manager. The position manages a caseload of 10 patients while overseeing and coordinating CNA visit schedules to support patient care and staff efficiency. The RN Lead also coordinates RN schedules and fields calls when the nursing supervisor is unavailable. The role is responsible for one county and supports the opposite county when help is needed.

The RN Lead assigns and adjusts weekly CNA schedules, communicates changes, and collaborates with the admission team about availability for new patients. The position leads weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, assists with durable medical equipment (DME) approvals and ordering, supports the nursing team with medication questions, and helps resolve problems for RNs and the nursing team. As an RN Case Manager, the RN Lead assesses patients, develops care plans, implements interventions in line with hospice standards, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. Other duties may be assigned as described in the RN Case Manager job description or as needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assign weekly schedules for the CNA team and adjust visits based on staffing needs, patient requirements, or other factors.
• Promptly communicate CNA scheduling changes to the CNA team and RN Case Managers.
• Collaborate with the admission team to communicate availability to take on new patients.
• Lead weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with DME approvals and ordering.
• Support the nursing team with medication questions and help troubleshoot problems arising for RNs and the nursing team.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 patients and provide comprehensive care management.
• Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and implement interventions in line with hospice standards.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate RN schedules and field calls when the nursing supervisor is unavailable.
• Provide support to the opposite county when needed.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with CNAs, RN Case Managers, and the admission team.
• Keep schedules accurate and updated to reflect current staffing and patient needs.
• Perform other job-related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Up to 168 hours of paid time off annually for full-time employees, in addition to Washington State paid sick leave accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Bereavement leave and jury duty leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Heartlinks pays 100% of employee medical premiums and 75% of employee dental and vision premiums.
• Benefits begin the first day of the month following employment.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel.
• Holiday pay for six observed holidays.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) retirement plan upon hire, with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5% of eligible earnings after one year of employment and completion of 1,080 hours worked.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.
• Support for quality improvement education and professional certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed