Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager in Americus, GA, Phoebe Putney Health System (Job ID: 1934-29474)

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager for a nursing job in Americus, Georgia.

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

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

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%)

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Phoebe Health Job ID #29474. Posted job title: rn care manager - phoebe sumter hospice