North Weekend Support

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons is a leader in hospice and palliative care, recognized for providing excellent care to patients and families, as well as heartfelt commitment to employees. This role provides nursing coverage to patients, families, and community partners via phone and in-person visits, including admission to hospice services, as needed. The position serves as the first responder for symptom-based calls from current patients after normal office hours, offering guidance or communicating the need for follow-up. The role participates in the implementation and coordination of patient's hospice care and assists with emergency admissions.

Requirements

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
Two years of clinical experience preferred
Valid NC RN license
Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance
Walking, standing, 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

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.
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