Afterhours AIM RN
Company: Empatia
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 20, 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 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 RN (7 ON/7 OFF 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
- 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
- Local and national award programs
- Referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Financial 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, Kettering , Afterhours AIM RN, Healthcare , Dayton, Ohio
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