Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager - $31-41 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Care Manager
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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JOB SUMMARY\n

• 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.\n

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS\n

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.\n
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.\n
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.\n
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).\n
• 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.\n
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.\n
• 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.\n
• Must spend 50-75% of work time in patient's residence.\n
• Presents a professional appearance in accordance with established policy.\n
• Facilitates and Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.\n
• Ensures all clinical care is conducted in compliance with all state and federal hospice regulations.\n
• Actively participates in the hospice's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.\n

WORKING CONDITIONS\n

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\n

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n

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

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES\n

• 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)\n

GENERAL SKILLS\n

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n

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

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

About Phoebe Putney Health SystemBenefits

• Life insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance programs
• Health Care FSA
• Dental benefits