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Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Flat Rock, NC

About The Position

The Support RN serves as an ambassador of Four Seasons’ mission by helping patients take full advantage of their hospice benefit. The nurse typically performs 2–4 admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity, and may also make patient visits to provide direct nursing care. Assignments may combine admissions and patient visits based on the work involved. Duties include comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and nursing care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of licensure. This position is based in Henderson County and surrounding areas and reports to the Clinical Team Leader. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.; the posting also identifies the role as available full-time, part-time, or PRN, at 40 hours per week. The role requires a valid North Carolina RN license, a valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina RN license.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and basic data-entry skills.
Excellent organization, interpersonal, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; take initiative and use innovative techniques and ingenuity; interact with departments across the organization; work flexible hours if needed; participate as a team player; and plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill or expertise in pain and symptom management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate group work.
Understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequently lifting or carrying 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their responses to illness and treatment regimens.
Record and report nursing assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.
Teach, assign, or supervise personnel implementing treatment regimens.
Collaborate with other health care providers to determine patient- and family-centered plans of care.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by a person authorized under state law.
Provide teaching and counseling about patients’ health.
Report and record the plan of care, nursing care provided, and patients’ responses to care.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate people performing nursing functions, and administer nursing programs and services.
Maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether delivered directly or indirectly.
Perform approximately 2–4 admissions per day depending on shift length and patient complexity, and make patient visits as needed.
Perform comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
Annual operational performance bonus opportunities.
$0 employee premiums on medical insurance.
Annual $600 well-care benefit toward self-care, childcare, pet care, or elder care.
Medical and dental insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off package of 20–29 days per year.
Up to six paid holidays.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employer-paid teletherapy and telemedicine coverage.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee wellness program.
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.