AIM Palliative RN
Company: Empatia
Location: Lone Oak
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Our Company: 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 mostWe 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 AIM Palliative RN will report directly to the Director of
Palliative Care. You will work with patients, their families, and
other health care professionals to provide and coordinate
high-quality end of life care. AIM Palliative RNs offer in-person
and telephonic assessments to palliative care patients in
collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. AIM Palliative RN's
primary role provides in-person assessments in private homes,
assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities They
provide education to patients and families and work to ensure
patients are comfortable in their home environment. As a Registered
Nurse / RN, you will:
- Conduct in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and
provides education to palliative care patients, family members or
caregivers as appropriate.
- Complete Risk Stratification Assessment to identify patient
support needs per established protocols as appropriate in
consultation with the NP
- Observes patient visit frequency per patient individual need
and risk identification
- Provide reliable education and instructions to patients and
families with consistently excellent customer service bringing
calm, comfort and positively to patients and families
- Consult with and educate patients/families regarding disease
process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications,
nutrition, and dietary needs
- Communicate any findings that identify appropriate preventive
and rehabilitative skilled nursing, or therapy needs to the PCP or
AIM Palliative NP
- Educate patient and family on medication administration and
treatments as prescribed by the nurse practitioner or physician in
the plan of care
- Coordinate care with palliative team members
- Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of
decline to Palliative NP and/or PCP
- Support hospice referral as appropriate
- Document timely clinical records on all patients including
screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes,
and care plans
- Support care plan development and implementation for palliative
care from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a
minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change
in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled
pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar
events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's
condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life.
- Collaborate on development and modifications to the palliative
plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with
the patient, family and other members of the Palliative Care
Team.
- Facilitate in providing and/or obtaining care for patient when
a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
- Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting
on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive
manner.
- Facilitate prescription transmission to pharmacy including
controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in
accordance with state law. Receive laboratory results and other
diagnostic tests, provide results to nurse practitioner in a timely
manner. Place requests for ordered durable medical equipment as
medically necessary.
- Communicate clinical findings to the nurse practitioner and/or
PCP as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness
of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
- Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care
team (e.g., Social Worker), as applicable, and involve team when
patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired
outcome.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan and
care provided in the patient's medical record in a manner
consistent with acceptable standards in order to support sound
nursing practice. About You: Registered Nurse / RN Requirements:
Education:
- Registered Nurse 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:
- Registered Nurse 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 OrthopedicsGenerous Paid Time Off (plan increases with
tenure) and 7 paid holidaysPre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company
contributions)401(k) with company matching contributionsCareer
growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate
levelsOne on One Onboarding Program Free Continuing Education
UnitsTuition 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 insuranceVoluntary long-term care, critical illness,
accident insurance, and pet insurance Local and national award
programsReferral bonus programMileage reimbursement or Fleet
ProgramFinancial assistance program supporting teammates in times
of need Legalese:
- 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 Location: Empatia
Keywords: Empatia, Rowlett , AIM Palliative RN, Healthcare , Lone Oak, Texas
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