RN Team Manager

POSITION TITLE: RN Team Manager
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Coordinator
FSLA: Non-exempt

POSITION SCOPE:

• Perform assessment of assigned patients and derive nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.


• Plan nursing interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems.


• Provide teaching to patients/families to assist in the patient's comfort as needed.


• Provide emotional support to patients/families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.


• Assess the need for home health aide services.


• Assess and provide pain management strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.


• Promote working in a team environment.


• Provides management of team to ensure continuity of care for Hospice patients and families.


• Comply with policies and procedures of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.


• Protects the confidentiality of private health care information of patients


• Promote the philosophy and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing; BSN preferred.


• Licensed registered nurse in West Virginia and Ohio.


• Minimum of 2 years registered nursing experience; home health or hospice nursing preferred.


• Proof of liability insurance.


• Current driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.


• Philosophy compatible with the hospice concept.


• Demonstrates an understanding of the various regulatory guidelines (ethical, confidentiality, legal requirements, etc.).


• Possesses basic physical assessment skills.


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the stages of uncomplicated grief and the dying process. Calculates pain


• Calculates pain medication doses using equianalgesic conversion tables.


• Demonstrates proficiency in infusion management, including SQ, peripheral IV, and central venous routes.


• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy skills and in peripheral access device placement, including implementation of universal precautions and safe handling of sharps.


• Possesses interpersonal skills that promote effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. effective use of


• Illustrates effective time management and organizational skills.


• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the physical assessment necessary for various age groups.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and possession of a valid driver's license.