Information Technology Jobs in Salisbury, NC

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 reac

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 reac

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 reac

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 reac

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 requir

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 requir

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 requir

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 requir

Job Title: Technical Writer – AV Collaboration Technology

Work Mode: Onsite (Monday–Wednesday), Remote (Thursday–Friday)

Duration : 9 Months

Location: Salisbury, NC

Primary Purpose

The Technical Writer for AV Collaboration Technology will work closely with the EUS Digital Media Manager to create clear and concise documentation for products and services. This includes user manuals, guides, SOPs, and governance policies to ensure users can effectively utilize Microsoft Teams Rooms and Large Room Audio/Video technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Digital Media Manager to create end-user documentation for Microsoft Teams Rooms and other Audio/Video systems deployed .
• Collaborate with Lead Digital Media Engineers to convert technical documentation into:
• User-friendly documentation for non-technical audiences
• Formal technical design and architecture documentation for departmental reference
• Develop governance structures for reviewing next-generation Microsoft Teams Room technology.
• Improve, rewrite, and maintain existing ServiceNow Knowledge Base articles.
• Add a creative, engaging touch to end-user documentation to enhance usability and clarity.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in technology or Audio/Video environments.
• Strong ability to simplify complex technical information for non-technical business users.
• Experience creating technical guides and procedures related to Microsoft Teams Room installation or Audio/Video integration standards.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Audio/Video technology (preferred but not required).
• Experience creating and maintaining SharePoint sites.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with strong project management and deadline management abilities.
• 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow (Knowledge Base article creation).

Sign-on bonus available up to $30,000 and Relocation up to $7,500!

• Schedule: 7pm-7am, Night Shift, Full-Time
• Department: Critical Care
• Location: Rowan Medical Center – Salisbury, NC

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Critical Care Team! The Critical Care team consists of 20 Beds, 1:2 and 1:3 Patient Ratios. This unit provides care for a variety of patients, including but not limited to, Acute Respiratory Distress, Surgical and Vascular surgical patients, Shock, Drug toxicity, acute renal failure, CVA, TPA, Pre and Post Cardiac and Radiological Interventions, Acute MI, ACS, DKA, Target Temperature Management, CRRT, and Balloon Pumps. If you are an RN that is interested in sharpening your critical care skills - this unit is for you!

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?

• Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcareby Becker’s Hospital Review
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Workby Diversity MBA Magazine
• Top ratings in patient safetyfrom The Leapfrog Group
• Quality and safetyrecognition from CMS

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
2. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
3. Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact required.
4. One-year relevant experience, preferred.

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.