Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Illumia • Strongsville, OH, United States, OH, United States • 3m ago

Our Company:

IlummiaHealth_SoonWellBeCalled_351x135_72

Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview:

Join us to make a difference when life matters most!

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

The Afterhours AIM (Advanced Illness Management) Program - RN (Full Time - 7on/7off schedule) will report directly to the Director of AIM. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the palliative patients and family. Utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. Assumes afterhours coverage for the designated teams and functions as an interdisciplinary advanced illness management and support, along with telephonic, video, and in person interventions afterhours.

As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will:

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

About You:

Registered Nurse / RN Requirements:

Education:

Associates/Bachelor’s degree Nursing

Experience:

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

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

Current RN license to practice in the state
CPR Certification

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:

Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Fluent in electronic medical record documentation

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

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

We Offer:

As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will be eligible for:

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