Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management
SouthernCare Hospice Services
- Jackson, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit
- Respond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours
- Make the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for palliative serves, as part of a patient visit, within 48 hours of referral
- Identify the patient/family’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed
- Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of IDG in providing patient and family care
- Timely document the problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to palliative care
- Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition
- Be responsible to effectively communicate with members of the AIM team, clinical supervisor, and the patient’s PCP, if any, regarding changes in patient status and/or patient needs occurring during afterhours call
- Report patient condition and any identified needs/issues to supervisor, nurse practitioner, or PCP
- Assist in overseeing the utilization of medications, DME and supplies related to the plan of care in a manner consistent with the needs of the patent, physician orders, and the performance goals of the AIM agency
- Associates/Bachelor’s degree Nursing
- 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care
- Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferred
- Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry or travel nursing
- Current RN license to practice in the state
- CPR Certification
- Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in electronic medical record documentation
- Prior clinical experience
- Strong compassionate phone skills
- Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care
- Competent to perform afterhours in person visits
- Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing advanced illnesses
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Always maintains patient confidentiality
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Wellness Program and Resources including:
- A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
- Telemedicine Program
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
- A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
- Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
- Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
- One on One Onboarding Program
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Tuition Program that includes:
- Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
- Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN
- Online classes with flexible start dates
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
- Local and national award programs
- Referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
- Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace