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Case Coordinator

The Case Coordinator position is responsible for providing instruction, intervention, and assistance to youth and their families. This will be accomplished through the following...

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Nurse Practitioner - (Pb22986)

Curo Health Services Decatur AL, 35602

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRIMARY FUNCTION The Nurse Practitioner shall be licensed to practice in accordance with state law of the state where the hospice is located. The Curo Nurse...

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NURSE PRACTITIONER PRIMARY FUNCTION The Nurse Practitioner shall be licensed to practice in accordance with state law of the state where the hospice is located. The Curo Nurse Practitioner is a member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary roll is conducting face-to-face visits to assure the continued medical eligibility of the hospice patient. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * This is a safety-sensitive position. Determining Medical Eligibility * Assesses physical and psychosocial status of assigned patients as outlined by Nursing Standard Operating Procedures. * Prepares documentation of the visit as indicated in the Nursing Standard Manual and the orientation instructions. * Communicates findings to the Medical Director/Associate Medical Director. * Participates in scheduled team meetings, case conferences with staff. * Provides accurate documentation with visit itineraries within three calendar days of provision of service. * Provides the necessary information to agency staff for on call report. * Responds to all identified issues as clinically appropriate and in a timely manner. * Provides medical care as needed and within the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner. Quality Improvement * Integrates quality improvement results into the established plan of care. * Actively participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care and in the hospice’s quality assessment and performance improvement program. Professional Development * Represents professional nursing, the Curo site and the company in a positive manner. * Completes required instructional activities within Curo and participates in instructional activities outside the Curo program. Customer Service * Promotes a customer service oriented approach to patient care delivery. * Participates in patient conflict resolution. * May be asked to perform routine visits to patient homes and/or participate in on-call schedule (See Registered Nurse job description for signature) QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Education: Master's or higher degree in Nursing or related field with primary focus on Nursing; Completion of a graduate level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body and documentation of certification by a national credentialing body. * Experience: A combination of acute-care/ hospital and home health/hospice experience. * Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration: o Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment o Current registration with the appropriate board of nursing to function in the capacity of Nurse Practitioner. o Must have a collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in hospice or must agree to enter a collaborative agreement with a Medical Director/Associate Medical Director. o CPR Certification o Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license * Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids: Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work. * Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management; knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and human resource) management principles * Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes: Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team. * Working Conditions: Patient’s homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions. * Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word * Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English * Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus * Endure long periods of driving * Stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods of time * Recurring movement to fingers, hands, wrists, legs and feet * Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling * Demonstrate manual dexterity * Ambulate on rough surfaces and climb stairs * Lift or move up to 25 lbs when transporting supplies and lift and turn patients in excess of 50 lbs * The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. STANDARDS * Maintains high standards of integrity and business ethics. * Abides by company rules, policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. * Conducts self in an honest, ethical manner. * Reports promptly any suspected violation of compliance standards via the open door policy. DIRECTION RECEIVED * Reports to the Director of Operations or designee * Actively collaborates with the supervising physician as outlined in the collaborative practice agreement on file with the state board of nursing.

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Registered Nurse (Full Time)

Genesis Healthcare LLC Decatur AL, 35602

We have the following positions open at our River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. RN openings RN FT Staff, RN Unit Manager, RN Weekend Supervisor 7a to 7p F, S and S. and L...

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Job Description We have the following positions open at our River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. RN openings RN FT Staff, RN Unit Manager, RN Weekend Supervisor 7a to 7p F, S and S. and LPN positions ft and part-time. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Resident Care Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and Caregivers/Aides, consistent with their scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, residents and families to develop effective service plans. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assessment: 1. Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data; 2. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs; Analyzes all data; 1. Identifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis; Care Planning: 1. Establishes realistic and measurable short and long term goals for the identified health problems and needs; 2. Develops individualized interventions to achieve goals; 3. Conducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes; 4. Reviews and revises service plan as indicated; Implementing Care: 1. Performs nursing functions and provides care within scope of practice; 2. Coordinates and delegates care as appropriate; 3. Verifies that medical orders are accurately transcribed; 4. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; 5. Communicates and documents interventions and patient response; Managing patient care: 1. Delegates care responsibilities to staff considering: 2. Complexity of care; 3. Competency of staff; 4. Center policies; 5. State's practice act; 6. Supervises staff to ensure that delegated tasks and interventions are implemented appropriately and per policy; 7. Evaluates and adjusts the plan of care to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizations; 8. Actively participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning; 8.1 Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, resident and family; 8.2 Prepares resident/family for discharge including patient and family education; 9. Communicates patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts; 10. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; 11. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; 12. Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary, provides oversight of unlicensed staff. 13. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with the individual's needs, choices and preferences; 14. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of the staff, residents and families; 15. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and outside professional education programs; 16. Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff 17. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; 18. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; 19. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients; 20. Performs other duties as requested. COMPLIANCE: 1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance Process, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. 2. Participates in required orientation and training programs. 3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. 4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. 5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. NRN1 QUALIFICATIONS: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing is required. 2. Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. 3. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. 4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. 5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required. 6. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State). Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 265989 Center Name: River City Center

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RN Registered Nurse - PRN - Visiting Staff

Alacare Home Health & Hospice Decatur AL, 35602

Showcase all of your nursing skills! This position offers you the opportunity to use state-of-the-art technology while delivering compassionate, personalized nursing care. Dutie...

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Registered Nurse Full Time

Genesis Healthcare LLC Decatur AL, 35602

We have the following positions open at our River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. RN openings RN FT Staff, RN Unit Manager, RN Weekend Supervisor 7a to 7p F, S and S. and L...

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description We have the following positions open at our River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. RN openings RN FT Staff, RN Unit Manager, RN Weekend Supervisor 7a to 7p F, S and S. and LPN positions ft and part-time. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Resident Care Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and Caregivers/Aides, consistent with their scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, residents and families to develop effective service plans. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assessment: 1. Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data; 2. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs; Analyzes all data; 1. Identifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis; Care Planning: 1. Establishes realistic and measurable short and long term goals for the identified health problems and needs; 2. Develops individualized interventions to achieve goals; 3. Conducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes; 4. Reviews and revises service plan as indicated; Implementing Care: 1. Performs nursing functions and provides care within scope of practice; 2. Coordinates and delegates care as appropriate; 3. Verifies that medical orders are accurately transcribed; 4. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; 5. Communicates and documents interventions and patient response; Managing patient care: 1. Delegates care responsibilities to staff considering: 2. Complexity of care; 3. Competency of staff; 4. Center policies; 5. State's practice act; 6. Supervises staff to ensure that delegated tasks and interventions are implemented appropriately and per policy; 7. Evaluates and adjusts the plan of care to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizations; 8. Actively participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning; 8.1 Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, resident and family; 8.2 Prepares resident/family for discharge including patient and family education; 9. Communicates patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts; 10. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; 11. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; 12. Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary, provides oversight of unlicensed staff. 13. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with the individual's needs, choices and preferences; 14. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of the staff, residents and families; 15. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and outside professional education programs; 16. Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff 17. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; 18. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; 19. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients; 20. Performs other duties as requested. COMPLIANCE: 1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance Process, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. 2. Participates in required orientation and training programs. 3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. 4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. 5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. NRN1 QUALIFICATIONS: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing is required. 2. Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. 3. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. 4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. 5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required. 6. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State). Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 265989 Center Name: River City Center

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