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RN – Elizabeth House
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Our Accolades.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.
Our Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:- Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
- Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
- $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
- Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
- Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
- Up to 6 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
RN – Elizabeth House
Reports To
Elizabeth House Manager
Status
Non Exempt - Hourly
FT, PT, PRN
PRN (As Needed)
Shift
12 hours Varied - Nights, Days, and Weekends
Location
Flat Rock, NC - Elizabeth House In Patient Hospice Unit
Position Summary:
Planning and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care, provide direct nursing care, and instruct/supervise the LPN and Hospice Aide staff in the delivery of nursing care to clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Practices within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Assessing the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens
- Recording and reporting the results of the nursing assessment
- Planning, initiating, delivering, and evaluating appropriate nursing acts
- Teaching, assigning, delegating to or supervising other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen
- Collaborating with other health care providers in determining the appropriate patient and family-centered plan of care for the patient and the family and ensures the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care is coordinated
- Implementing the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen
- Providing teaching and counseling about the patient's health
- Reporting and recording the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care
- Supervising, teaching, and evaluating those who perform or are preparing to perform nursing functions and administering nursing programs and nursing services
- Providing for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
- Demonstrate basic data entry skills
- Demonstrate excellent organization skills
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
- Demonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom management
- Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group
- Demonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Experience:
- Two years of clinical experience
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)
- Valid NC RN license
- Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling
- Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist
- Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
- Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. often
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.
Other Duties:
- Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
- Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
- Participate in department and staff meeting as required
- Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RN
- Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement
- Perform other but similar duties as assigned