Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA

RN Care Manager - Phoebe Sumter Hospice

JOB SUMMARY * The RN Care Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) who coordinates the patients care, 24/7 across all settings (home, hospital, nursing home, assisted living, and group homes), to ensure continuous assessment of the patients and familys physical, psycho-social, spiritual, and end-of-life care needs and implementation of the Hospices 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 hospices 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. 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 (67-100%) * 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%)