Registered Nurse - Americus, GA, United States - Phoebe Putney Health System

    Phoebe Putney Health System
    Phoebe Putney Health System Americus, GA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    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

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY
    • 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.
    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
    • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
    • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
    • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
    • 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.
    • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
    • 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.
    • Must spend 50-75% of work time in patient's residence.
    • Presents a professional appearance in accordance with established policy.
    • Facilitates and Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    • Ensures all clinical care is conducted in compliance with all state and federal hospice regulations.
    • Actively participates in the hospice's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
    • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
    • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
    • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
    • May be scheduled as needed including overtime.
    • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels and in patient/family homes.
    Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    • 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
    • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing. (Preferred)
    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • 2 - 3 years General Medical Surgical Nursing experience. (Required)
    • 1 - 2 years Hospice or Home Care Experience. (Preferred)
    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
    • 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)
    GENERAL SKILLS
    • Organizational Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Customer Relations
    • Mathematical
    • Analytical
    • Grammar / Spelling
    • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
    • Follow Verbal Instructions
    • Transcription
    • Mechanical
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • General Clerical Skills
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
    • Have good - eye-hand-foot coordination
    • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Standing - Continuously within shift %)
    • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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    Phoebe Health Job ID #28063. Posted job title: rn care manager - phoebe sumter hospice

    About Phoebe Putney Health System

    Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.

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