Provide nursing coverage to patients and families through phone support and in-person visits, including hospice admissions. Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement and evaluate patient-centered care plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid North Carolina RN license and a valid driver's license with automobile insurance. Two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with knowledge of hospice regulations and electronic medical records.
Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsHIPAAPatient educationElectronic medical recordsRegulatory complianceData entryTeam collaborationEmergency responsePain managementHospice carePalliative careClinical documentationNursing assessmentSymptom management
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina. [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]
Our benefits.
Four seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
Location: Serves Macon, Jackson, Clay, Swain, Graham, and Cherokee counties
Position summary
Providers nursing coverage to patients/families/community partners via phone & in person visits, including admission to hospice services, as needed.
Essential duties & 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.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
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
Minimum qualifications
Experience
• Two years of clinical experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications
(if applicable)
Valid NC RN license
Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance
Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. often
Intent & function
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.
Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-Will employer.
Works to achieve performance goals, pursues progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrates Four Seasons values and competencies
Participate in department and staff meeting as required
Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RN
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 Supervising, teaching, and evaluating those who perform or are preparing to perform nursing functions and administering nursing programs and nursing services.
