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.