RN Care Manager - Phoebe Sumter Hospice - Phoebe Putney Health System

Description

JOB SUMMARY

• The RN Care Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) who coordinates the patient's care, 24/7 across all settings (home, hospital, nursing home, assisted living, and group homes), to ensure continuous assessment of the patient's and family's physical, psycho-social, spiritual, and end-of-life care needs and implementation of the Hospice's palliative plan of care. Ensures optimal team care coordination to facilitate comfort, meaning, purpose in patient/family end of life closure experiences. All activities will be performed in support of the mission of Phoebe Sumter Hospice.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance for travel to patient's home and must furnish report of Motor Vehicle Records for the past three (3) years.
• Must spend 50-75% of work time in patient's residence.
• Presents a professional appearance in accordance with established policy.
• Facilitates and Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Ensures all clinical care is conducted in compliance with all state and federal hospice regulations.
• Actively participates in the hospice's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels and in patient/family homes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing. (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3 years General Medical Surgical Nursing experience. (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience. (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license, Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (within 3 years of hire)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Transcription
• Mechanical
• Basic Computer Skills
• General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)