PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary. 3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. 6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. 7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. 8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. 10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. 1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis. Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy. Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care. 1.2 12% Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team. Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork. Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care. Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status. Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team. 1.3 8% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by: Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care. 1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission. Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits. Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care. Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance. Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things. Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census. 2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME: 2.1 10% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession. Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner. Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes. Meeting assigned deadlines. Maintaining a clean and safe environment. 2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by: Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals. Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 20% TEAM WORK: Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: Communicating in a positive and productive manner. Demonstrating respect for team members. Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team. Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members. Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources. Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units. 4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 10% Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice. Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency. 4.2 10% Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by: Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources. Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action. Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area. Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner. Not exceedable. Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FlA2m7Fs1RfnEs%2fy2Q4YJQe" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. This position operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8 AM to 8 PM.

**Job Description**

- Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients according to their age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
- Effectively manage the assessment of new patients and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, performing follow-up visits when necessary.
- Communicate appropriately with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and cooperate with family/caregivers to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance agency performance.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Promote customer satisfaction.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
- Must have a current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.

**Essential Skills**

- Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing at 30 wpm, and basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.
- Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers.
- Ability to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate the patient's response to care/treatment, and explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end-of-life care.

**Physical Requirements**

- Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths, and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, and fine motor manipulation.

**Exposure to Hazards**

- Noise, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases.

Hospice Weekend Registered Nurse

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8am PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team and performs follow up visits when necessary. 3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits. 6. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. 7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. 8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. 9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 10. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. 11. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. 1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: • Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. • Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. • In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis. • Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. • Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy. • Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care. 1.2 12% Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team. • Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork. • Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care. • Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status. • Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care. • Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. • Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team. 1.3 8% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by: • Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. • Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility. • Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. • Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. • Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. • Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care. 1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: • Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission. • Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits. • Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care. • Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance. • Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things. • Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census. 2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME: 2.1 10% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: • Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession. • Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner. • Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes. • Meeting assigned deadlines. • Maintaining a clean and safe environment. 2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by: • Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals. • Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations. • Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. • Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 20% TEAM WORK: Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: • Communicating in a positive and productive manner. • Demonstrating respect for team members. • Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team. • Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members. • Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources. • Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units. 4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 10% Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. • Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. • Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice. • Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency. 4.2 10% Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by: • Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources. • Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action. • Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area. • Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner. Not exceedable. Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qdb5EZ44QaVURL3qDDolCQh" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Position**

Join our team as a nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients. This position requires dedication and a commitment to the values of our agency.

**Job Description**

- Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients according to their age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
- Effectively manage the assessment of new patients and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, performing follow-up visits when necessary.
- Communicate appropriately with the physician regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and cooperate with family/caregivers to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family.
- Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits.
- Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance agency performance.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Promote customer satisfaction.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
- Must have a current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.

**Benefits**

- Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Essential Physical Requirements**

- Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths, and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, and fine motor manipulation.

**Essential Mental Abilities**

- Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate the patient's response to care/treatment, and explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end-of-life care. Requires higher-level mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties and learn new skills and techniques in patient care.

**Essential Sensory Requirements**

- Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate the plan of care.

Hospice Weeknight Registered Nurse

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care. 2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions. 3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis. 1.0 45% QUALITY OF WORK 1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively carry out the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Assessing the patients' and family/caregivers' physical, psychosocial, bereavement, environmental, safety, and developmental needs. Implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the interdisciplinary group, and revising the Hospice Plan of Care as patients' needs change. Providing care to patients and families through the utilization of interventions and evaluation of outcomes of care. Managing all aspects of the patient's plan of care, based on the changing needs of the patient and family/caregiver, to anticipate, prevent, treat, and manage pain and other undesirable symptoms through ongoing communication of collected data and assessment findings, and collaborating with other interdisciplinary team members. Provide support, instruction, and education of the patient, family and other caregivers who participate in the care of the patient in relation to needs identified on the plan of care, including, but not limited to: disease process and progression, medications, pain, symptoms associated with disease, oxygen safety, hospice philosophy, and care of the terminally ill. 1.2 15% Effectively and efficiently assists in the care of hospice patients and assists in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team. Maintains open communication and coordination of care, acting as a liaison between hospice medical provider, patient/family, and hospice team. Performs ongoing assessment of the patient based on the Plan of Care and communicates findings to the Hospice Physician and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. Performs and reports assessment findings of the patient's pain and other undesirable symptoms to the Hospice Physician in a timely manner. Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all coordination of care notes, on-going assessments, communications with others involved in patient's care, and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient. Provides supervision of patients' assigned LPN and CNA, in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency policy. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Reports abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and regulations as well as organization policy and procedure. 1.3 10% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Documents nursing assessments, identified problems, measurable goals of care, and limitations to provision of care, care interventions, and response to care in the electronic medical record. Documents all patient related visits and phone calls within the EMR and ensures documentation is completed and synchronized after visit completion. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Documents all physician orders received within the EMR. Consults and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient's care. Maintains close contact with the patient's family/caregiver to provide information, support, and continuity of care. Maintains collaborative relationships with long-term care facility personnel to support patient care and ensure quality symptom management. 1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Provides holistic, patient/family-centered care across treatment settings to ensure continuity of care and facilitate attainment of goals of care. Provides medication review and reconciliation of medication list within the EMR. Ensures medications necessary to ensure patient comfort are available. Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process. Participates in the provision of 24/7 on-call nursing services. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes and completion of required annual training. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 2.0 30% EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS: 2.1 20% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: Scheduling self to reduce driving time and mileage and utilizing resources to prevent duplicate driving or trips by determining if others are in the area. Ordering only supplies that are needed and is conscientious of minimizing on-hand inventory. Ensuring Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is ordered in bulk to reduce delivery cost. Ensuring provision of medical supplies is limited to only what is needed in the home. Assessing and cleaning medical supply care boxes, bags, and electronic devices every month, maintaining appropriate documentation Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources. 2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by: Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals. Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. Does not exceed accrued PTO or qualified leave of absence(s). cannot exceed 3.0 25% TEAM WORK, MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 3.1 25% Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. Demonstrating respect for team members. Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team Working collaboratively and cooperating with other departments. Completing the review period without any formal disciplinary action. Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills. 9. Exposure to Hazards: May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. 10. Other - Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, some on-call required in rotation, including weekends and holidays.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NiQxCqyYaJ7VpjAKPc9Gdgi" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Hospice**

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in hospice care, where you will provide compassionate support to patients and their families during challenging times.

**Job Description**

- Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.
- Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.
- Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients.
- Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina.
- Keen observation skills.
- May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

**Work Schedule**

Monday - Friday, some on-call required in rotation, including weekends and holidays.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary. 3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. 6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. 7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. 8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. 10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. 1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis. Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy. Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care. 1.2 12% Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team. Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork. Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care. Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status. Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team. 1.3 8% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by: Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care. 1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission. Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits. Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care. Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance. Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things. Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census. 2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME: 2.1 10% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession. Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner. Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes. Meeting assigned deadlines. Maintaining a clean and safe environment. 2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by: Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals. Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 20% TEAM WORK: Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: Communicating in a positive and productive manner. Demonstrating respect for team members. Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team. Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members. Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources. Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units. 4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 10% Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice. Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency. 4.2 10% Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by: Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources. Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action. Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area. Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner. Not exceedable. Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?A8c2UaV3HTOrxetCCSW7BAj" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients. This position operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8 AM to 8 PM.

**Job Description**

- Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients according to their age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
- Effectively manage the assessment of new patients and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, performing follow-up visits when necessary.
- Communicate appropriately with physicians regarding patient needs, responses to treatment, and changes in condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and cooperate with family/caregivers to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
- Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance agency performance.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relations with all members of the agency.
- Promote customer satisfaction.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Quality of Work**

- Utilize all aspects of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to develop the Plan of Care for each patient.
- Develop nursing interventions based on physiological needs and clinical assessments appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage.
- Provide and/or facilitate education according to the Plan of Care within the level of understanding for both the patient and their family.
- Collaborate with patients/families and physicians to perform thorough initial assessments to determine hospice eligibility and identify needs based on age and prognosis.
- Implement interventions consistent with agency policy and discipline standards; evaluate patient responses according to agency policy.

**Productivity/Use of Time**

- Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently by participating in continuous performance improvement and completing required educational programs.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment while meeting assigned deadlines.

**Team Work**

- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all team members by communicating in a positive manner and respecting team members.

**Mission, Vision, Values**

- Maintain and promote customer satisfaction by responding courteously and respectfully to all customers.
- Participate in community outreach activities that promote the goals and objectives of the agency.

**Requirements**

- Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing (AD, Diploma, or BSN program).
- Licensure/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an insured automobile, and current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Experience: Minimum of one year clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, email, typing at 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer/maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds; requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.
- Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate responses to care/treatment, and explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end-of-life care.
- Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plans of care.

**Exposure to Hazards**

- Noise, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care. 2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions. 3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills. 9. Exposure to Hazards: May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. 10. Other - Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, with on-call and holidays as needed.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?hCTQku8x9FqS7X1l%2blayUgl" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients and their families. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.

**Job Description**

- Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.
- Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.
- Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Requirements**

- Education: Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Licensure/Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Experience: Minimum of one year clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Essential Physical Requirements: Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients.
- Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina.
- Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.
- Exposure to Hazards: May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
- Other: Hours of work are Monday - Friday, with on-call and holidays as needed.

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8am PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team and performs follow up visits when necessary. 3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. 4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. 5. Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits. 6. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. 7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. 8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. 9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. 10. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. 11. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. 1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: • Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. • Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. • In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis. • Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. • Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy. • Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care. 1.2 12% Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team. • Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork. • Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care. • Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status. • Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care. • Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. • Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team. 1.3 8% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by: • Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. • Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility. • Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. • Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. • Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. • Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care. 1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: • Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission. • Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits. • Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care. • Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance. • Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things. • Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census. 2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME: 2.1 10% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by: • Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession. • Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner. • Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes. • Meeting assigned deadlines. • Maintaining a clean and safe environment. 2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by: • Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals. • Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations. • Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. • Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 20% TEAM WORK: Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by: • Communicating in a positive and productive manner. • Demonstrating respect for team members. • Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team. • Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members. • Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources. • Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units. 4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 10% Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. • Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner. • Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice. • Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency. 4.2 10% Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by: • Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources. • Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action. • Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area. • Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner. Not exceedable. Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. 3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. 4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. 6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. 7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ylh1TeHpP%2f3ZIT%2fBytcRagt" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Join our team as a Registered Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients. This position requires dedication and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

**Job Description**

- Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
- Effectively manage the assessment of new patients and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, performing follow-up visits when necessary.
- Communicate appropriately with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and cooperate with family/caregivers to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family.
- Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits.
- Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance agency performance.
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Promote customer satisfaction.
- Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency on a daily basis.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
- Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.

**Benefits**

- Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

**Essential Technical/Motor Skills**

- Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.

**Essential Physical Requirements**

- Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths, and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, and fine motor manipulation.

**Essential Mental Abilities**

- Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end-of-life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties and learn new skills and techniques in patient care.

**Essential Sensory Requirements**

- Ability to visually assess patients and utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate the plan of care.

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