RN- Weekend Support - West Region

Four Seasons•Flat Rock, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons is a recognized leader in hospice and palliative care, committed to providing excellent care to patients and families, as well as heartfelt care and commitment to its employees. They have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina. This role provides nursing coverage to patients/families/community partners via phone and in-person visits, including admission to hospice services, as needed, serving Macon, Jackson, Clay, Swain, Graham, and Cherokee counties.

Requirements

Valid NC RN license
Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance
Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
Demonstrate basic data entry skills.
Demonstrate excellent organization skills.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity.
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed.
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects.
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
Demonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom management.
Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group.
Demonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling.
Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist.
Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing.
Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. often.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
Serve as first responder for symptom-based calls from current patients after normal office hours.
Provide guidance to patients and families as needed or communicate need for case manager or designee follow up promptly.
Participate in implementation and coordination of patient’s hospice care.
Assist with emergency admissions.
Assess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens.
Record and report the results of the nursing assessment.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.
Teach, assign, delegate to or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen.
Collaborate with other health care providers in determining the appropriate patient and family-centered plan.
Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen.
Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health.
Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care.
Supervising, teaching, and evaluating those who perform or are preparing to perform nursing functions and administering nursing programs and nursing services.
Providing for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Works to achieve performance goals, pursues progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrates Four Seasons values and competencies.
Participate in department and staff meeting as required.
Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RN.
Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement.
Practice safety and infection control methods.
Assist in providing 24 hour on-call services.
Assess for the need of other disciplines.
Perform other but similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
$0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
Up to 6 Paid Holidays
Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
A Robust Employee Wellness Program
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year