Description: May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: . SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Job Summary: Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Performs duties as under Nurse Practice Act (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103). Essential Responsibilities: This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment. Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, and team members; and facilitating the medical providers schedule. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating physician and other medical providers needs. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physicians orders and approved nursing care plan, e.g. administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections; and provides specialized nursing care to acutely ill patients. If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX. Monitors patients condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patients condition; collect data and report sign and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications and treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures and reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or registered nurse. Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, and general diabetic care. Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions and pre-printed patient instruction material. Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists physician with examinations, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure. Records pertinent information in patients medical chart, e.g., patients nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions and general observations, according to standard requirements. Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned. May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist, as required. May assign/coordinate activities for nursing and medical assistants and medical receptionist. Orders, stores and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by department as assigned. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado and completed a minimum of 400 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible. High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Practical Nurse License (Colorado) Additional Requirements: Demonstrated customer service focus and exemplary service skills. I.V. therapy certification may be required for some positions. Preferred Qualifications: BLS preferred. Six (6) months of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred. I.V. therapy certification preferred.
03/05/2026
Full time
Description: May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: . SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Job Summary: Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Performs duties as under Nurse Practice Act (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103). Essential Responsibilities: This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment. Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, and team members; and facilitating the medical providers schedule. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating physician and other medical providers needs. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physicians orders and approved nursing care plan, e.g. administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections; and provides specialized nursing care to acutely ill patients. If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX. Monitors patients condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patients condition; collect data and report sign and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications and treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures and reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or registered nurse. Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, and general diabetic care. Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions and pre-printed patient instruction material. Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists physician with examinations, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure. Records pertinent information in patients medical chart, e.g., patients nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions and general observations, according to standard requirements. Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned. May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist, as required. May assign/coordinate activities for nursing and medical assistants and medical receptionist. Orders, stores and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by department as assigned. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado and completed a minimum of 400 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible. High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Practical Nurse License (Colorado) Additional Requirements: Demonstrated customer service focus and exemplary service skills. I.V. therapy certification may be required for some positions. Preferred Qualifications: BLS preferred. Six (6) months of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred. I.V. therapy certification preferred.
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
03/05/2026
Full time
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
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
03/05/2026
Full time
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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
03/04/2026
Full time
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
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
03/04/2026
Full time
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
03/04/2026
Full time
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Technical: Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. Other: Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Good communication skills - verbal and written. Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
03/04/2026
Full time
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Technical: Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. Other: Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Good communication skills - verbal and written. Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Technical: Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. Other: Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Good communication skills - verbal and written. Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
03/04/2026
Full time
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Technical: Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. Other: Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Good communication skills - verbal and written. Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
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
03/04/2026
Full time
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
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
03/04/2026
Full time
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Well Care Home Health of the Triangle
Durham, North Carolina
The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new nursing hires to Home Health. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians 5. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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 30% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 7 % Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Providing nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. Providing developmental interventions appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and problems. Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62 days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals. 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. Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there are changes in the patient's condition, psychosocial status, and home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident and when there is a change in physician orders. 1.2 6 % Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. Supervises the home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state guidelines and agency policy. Collaborates with and supervises the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or status of the patient. Conferences with other disciplines regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in advance of the conference if unable to attend. Maintains patient caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in accordance with agency guidelines. Appropriately informs the physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in patient's condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and discharge plans. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. 1.3 7% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify homebound status. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and revising the plan of care. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. 1.4 4% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the home health 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. 1.5 5% Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by: Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes employee's ability to perform Observes clinical skills and patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the clinician. Works with clinicians to review application of clinical protocols and programs Reviews orientation information with new clinicians to determine the clinician's level of understanding and re-educate as necessary Collaborates with Field Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address deficiencies 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. Meeting productivity expectations. 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 operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 25% TEAM WORK: 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: 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 agency employees. 4.0 25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 15% 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 Home Health. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3 . click apply for full job details
03/04/2026
Full time
The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new nursing hires to Home Health. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians 5. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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 30% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 7 % Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Providing nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. Providing developmental interventions appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and problems. Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62 days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals. 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. Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there are changes in the patient's condition, psychosocial status, and home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident and when there is a change in physician orders. 1.2 6 % Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. Supervises the home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state guidelines and agency policy. Collaborates with and supervises the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or status of the patient. Conferences with other disciplines regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in advance of the conference if unable to attend. Maintains patient caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in accordance with agency guidelines. Appropriately informs the physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in patient's condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and discharge plans. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. 1.3 7% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify homebound status. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and revising the plan of care. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. 1.4 4% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the home health 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. 1.5 5% Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by: Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes employee's ability to perform Observes clinical skills and patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the clinician. Works with clinicians to review application of clinical protocols and programs Reviews orientation information with new clinicians to determine the clinician's level of understanding and re-educate as necessary Collaborates with Field Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address deficiencies 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. Meeting productivity expectations. 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 operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 25% TEAM WORK: 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: 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 agency employees. 4.0 25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 15% 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 Home Health. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3 . click apply for full job details
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
03/04/2026
Full time
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Well Care Home Health of the Triad
Winston Salem, North Carolina
JOB SUMMARY The home health registered nurse uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only). 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. 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 condition/recovery. 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. Able to learn and use supportive services. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV's, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes. 10. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs. 11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. 12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle.
03/04/2026
Full time
JOB SUMMARY The home health registered nurse uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only). 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. 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 condition/recovery. 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. Able to learn and use supportive services. 8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV's, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes. 10. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs. 11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. 12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle.
Well Care Home Health of the Triangle
Raleigh, North Carolina
The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new nursing hires to Home Health. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians 5. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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 30% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 7 % Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Providing nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. Providing developmental interventions appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and problems. Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62 days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals. 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. Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there are changes in the patient's condition, psychosocial status, and home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident and when there is a change in physician orders. 1.2 6 % Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. Supervises the home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state guidelines and agency policy. Collaborates with and supervises the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or status of the patient. Conferences with other disciplines regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in advance of the conference if unable to attend. Maintains patient caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in accordance with agency guidelines. Appropriately informs the physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in patient's condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and discharge plans. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. 1.3 7% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify homebound status. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and revising the plan of care. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. 1.4 4% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the home health 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. 1.5 5% Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by: Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes employee's ability to perform Observes clinical skills and patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the clinician. Works with clinicians to review application of clinical protocols and programs Reviews orientation information with new clinicians to determine the clinician's level of understanding and re-educate as necessary Collaborates with Field Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address deficiencies 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. Meeting productivity expectations. 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 operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 25% TEAM WORK: 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: 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 agency employees. 4.0 25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 15% 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 Home Health. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3 . click apply for full job details
03/04/2026
Full time
The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new nursing hires to Home Health. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis. 2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. 3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. 4. Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians 5. Contributes to program effectiveness. 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 30% QUALITY OF WORK: 1.1 7 % Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by: Providing nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage. Providing and/or facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family. Providing developmental interventions appropriate to patient's age and clinical status. In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and problems. Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62 days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals. 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. Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there are changes in the patient's condition, psychosocial status, and home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident and when there is a change in physician orders. 1.2 6 % Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team. Supervises the home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state guidelines and agency policy. Collaborates with and supervises the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or status of the patient. Conferences with other disciplines regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in advance of the conference if unable to attend. Maintains patient caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in accordance with agency guidelines. Appropriately informs the physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in patient's condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and discharge plans. Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time. 1.3 7% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies. Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify homebound status. Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines. Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames. Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and revising the plan of care. Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines. 1.4 4% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by: Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the home health 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. 1.5 5% Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by: Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes employee's ability to perform Observes clinical skills and patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the clinician. Works with clinicians to review application of clinical protocols and programs Reviews orientation information with new clinicians to determine the clinician's level of understanding and re-educate as necessary Collaborates with Field Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address deficiencies 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. Meeting productivity expectations. 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 operations. Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments. Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments. 3.0 25% TEAM WORK: 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: 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 agency employees. 4.0 25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES: 4.1 15% 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 Home Health. 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program. 2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required. 3 . click apply for full job details
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
03/04/2026
Full time
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
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.
03/04/2026
Full time
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.
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
03/04/2026
Full time
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
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
03/04/2026
Full time
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
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
03/04/2026
Full time
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Care at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members' homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Step into a stable, senior-level management role with room to influence care delivery and operations. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: We are a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization that has served the local region for nearly 30 years. Our integrated model of care is designed to support patients and families at every stage of life, with a focus on accessibility, quality, and compassionate service. Our goal is to be a true healthcare home for the communities we serve. Why join us? The Clinical Office Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a multi-specialty clinical setting. This role ensures efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality patient experience. The Clinical Office Manager provides leadership to clinical and administrative staff while supporting operational excellence aligned with organizational standards of care and mission-driven values. Job Details Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical office setting or at least 2 years of experience within an FQHC environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Strong working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Bilingual in Spanish or Creole is a plus. Ability to obtain Level 2 background clearance and meet immunization requirements (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, PPD). BLS certification required. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:
03/04/2026
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Step into a stable, senior-level management role with room to influence care delivery and operations. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: We are a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization that has served the local region for nearly 30 years. Our integrated model of care is designed to support patients and families at every stage of life, with a focus on accessibility, quality, and compassionate service. Our goal is to be a true healthcare home for the communities we serve. Why join us? The Clinical Office Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a multi-specialty clinical setting. This role ensures efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality patient experience. The Clinical Office Manager provides leadership to clinical and administrative staff while supporting operational excellence aligned with organizational standards of care and mission-driven values. Job Details Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical office setting or at least 2 years of experience within an FQHC environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Strong working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Bilingual in Spanish or Creole is a plus. Ability to obtain Level 2 background clearance and meet immunization requirements (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, PPD). BLS certification required. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:
