Per Diem Case Manager-RN-PACE Program

Chapters Health System; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Per Diem RN in Florida to assess patient/family needs, apply the nursing process, and coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to provide palliative and supportive care.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. The position involves driving to patient visits and working flexible hours in a hospice setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where employed is required.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Coordinate the Plan of Care reflecting patient needs.
• Educate patients and families about disease, hospice care, safety practices.
• Report changes to IDG and other health professionals.
• Attend patient deaths and prepare body for transport.

Skills

Nursing

English communication

Patient care

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

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!

The Per Diem RN 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:

Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred

Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system

Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule

Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients

Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

Ability 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 area

Ability 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 accommodation

Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Some locations may require: Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

Responsibilities of all employees:

Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients

Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse

Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices

Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices

Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company

Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner

Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations

Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels

Improve own professional knowledge and skill level

Advance electronic media skills

Support Company research and educational activities

Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally

Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Job Responsibilities:

Provides 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

Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs

Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices

Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals

Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness

Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications

Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff

Present concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines

Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others

Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses)

During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services

This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency

Performs 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

Compensation Pay Rate:

$45.00

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. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.