RN, Care Coordinator Cornerstone Hospice
It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job.
It's a mission.
We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day.
Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role:
The RN, Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
Qualifications:
oCurrent license as RN in the state where the employee will be workingoMinimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliateoPrevious experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) systemoMobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policyoReliable transportation to meet visit scheduleoAbility to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanismsoAbility to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)oFlexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patientsoAbility to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their familiesoAbility to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc.
, and any home (i.
e.
, navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service areaoAbility to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to:
lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodationoActive BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023Some locations may require:
Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:
Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient's immediate needs Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort Obtains Physician orders Completes documentation per Company policy Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.
When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.
Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.
Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Obtains medical record information for the referral.
Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc.
at facilities.
Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.
Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.
Competencies:
oSatisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
oRepresent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
oComply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
oComply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
oObserve the Company's health, safety and security practices.
oMaintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
oUse resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
oPromote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
oParticipate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
oImprove own professional knowledge and skill level.
oAdvance electronic media skills.
oSupport Company research and educational activities.
oShare expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
oParticipate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job
Responsibilities:
oProvides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.
oCoordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient's evolving needs.
oEducates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.
oReports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.
oParticipates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
oAttends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
oProvides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
oPresents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
oCommunicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
oSupervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.
e.
, LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).
oPerforms other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
):
While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required:
see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Frequently required to:
stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.
Occasionally required to:
pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Recommended Skills Biology Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Electronic Media Hvac Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
It's a mission.
We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day.
Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role:
The RN, Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
Qualifications:
oCurrent license as RN in the state where the employee will be workingoMinimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliateoPrevious experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) systemoMobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policyoReliable transportation to meet visit scheduleoAbility to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanismsoAbility to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)oFlexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patientsoAbility to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their familiesoAbility to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc.
, and any home (i.
e.
, navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service areaoAbility to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to:
lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodationoActive BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023Some locations may require:
Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:
Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient's immediate needs Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort Obtains Physician orders Completes documentation per Company policy Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.
When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.
Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.
Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Obtains medical record information for the referral.
Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc.
at facilities.
Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.
Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.
Competencies:
oSatisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
oRepresent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
oComply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
oComply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
oObserve the Company's health, safety and security practices.
oMaintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
oUse resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
oPromote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
oParticipate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
oImprove own professional knowledge and skill level.
oAdvance electronic media skills.
oSupport Company research and educational activities.
oShare expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
oParticipate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job
Responsibilities:
oProvides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.
oCoordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient's evolving needs.
oEducates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.
oReports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.
oParticipates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
oAttends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
oProvides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
oPresents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
oCommunicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
oSupervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.
e.
, LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).
oPerforms other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
):
While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required:
see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Frequently required to:
stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.
Occasionally required to:
pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Recommended Skills Biology Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Electronic Media Hvac Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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