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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Anesthesiology - General/Other

Location: Salisbury, NC

Employer: Wellhart, LLC

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 20 Days

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Anesthesiology CRNA in Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144!

We are seeking an experienced Anesthesiology CRNA for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting May 4, 2026. This 20-day opportunity involves hospital-based anesthesia coverage, working roughly a week per month from May through August, with shifts beginning at 6:45am for OR arrival and case start times at 7:00am through 3:00pm or 5:00pm. Candidates must have experience in hospital settings and working in low-income environments.

Job Details

• Location: North Carolina
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• LOA: 20 days
• Provider Type Needed: CRNA
• Schedule: Roughly a week a month from May to August; 6:45am OR arrival, 7:00am case start, end time 3:00pm/5:00pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide anesthesia care for surgical cases in a hospital environment
• Adhere strictly to assigned case types; do not perform spinals, epidurals, nerve blocks, upper/lower blocks, or fiber optics (these are managed by the supervising physician)
• Collaborate with attending physicians and other clinical team members
• Deliver care with awareness of the needs of low-income patient populations
• Maintain current certifications and adhere to hospital protocols

Additional Information

• Must have valid North Carolina license as a CRNA
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Hospital-based anesthesia experience required; outpatient-only experience will not be considered
• Experience working in low-income settings is necessary

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

1689068EXPPLAT

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those with Merchant Mariner Credentials the exceptional opportunity of a career in law enforcement working with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.

If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding job that also provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become a Marine Interdiction Agent .

AMO is actively seeking applicants to fill full-time security-based positions with the nation's largest law enforcement organization charged with maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW! Salary and Benefits Begin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and make up to $73,939–$96,116 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location.

Recruitment Incentive: New hires that are eligible may receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102.

Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.) Example annual compensation for the first three years at our CAMB and subordinates new-hire locations (RUS LEAP 25% Retention Incentive).

GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $102,424 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $132,931 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $158,075 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Key West, Key Largo, and Marathon, FL new-hire locations (Locality Salary Table LEAP 25% Retention Incentive) GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $108,431 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $141,575 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $168,352 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Long Beach, CA new-hire locations (Locality Salary Table LEAP 25% Retention Incentive) GS-11 1st year annual pay
- $107,749 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay
- $154,974 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay
- $184,285 This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12 and GS-13.

You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval) and any additional training, licensing, and certification requirements.

Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Recruitment Incentive (RI): Upon Entrance on Duty (EOD), you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone) RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) Locations, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL, Marathon, FL and Long Beach, CA)
*Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility.

Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources Duty Locations A duty location will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process.

The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southwest Region, Southeast Region or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch.

Note: Your opportunity for final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on Duty at priority duty location.

Current possible duty locations include: Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Marathon, FL and CAMB: Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan PR; and Saint Thomas, VI Northern Region: Bellingham, WA Limited Duty Locations as of – 1 2/1/2025 Applying to this JOA does not guarantee any of the locations listed below will still be available once you've completed the pre-employment process.

Locations are offered based on the current needs of the service at that time.

Northern Region: Port Huron, MI Southeast Region: Houma, LA Southwest Region: San Diego, CA Duties and Responsibilities As a Marine Interdiction Agent, you will perform marine-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States.

Typical duties may include: Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.

Interpreting radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking vessels and people to a successful interdiction.

Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.

Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.

Qualifications This GS-11 grade level position has a selective factor: As a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential.

See the U.S.

Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) section that is listed below for qualifying capacities.

You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property.

Conducting investigative inquiries using various techniques, examining files and records, physical and documentary evidence to identify logical conclusions.

Utilizing cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment to gather evidence, collect, evaluate, and then preserve that physical and documentary evidence.

Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and incident reports.

Assisting government or state attorneys in preparation for court cases or grand juries, testifies as a law enforcement officer in court proceedings, and administrative forums.

Considerable experience applying arrest authorities and constitutional law in various alleged criminal situations, or knowledge and experience of CBP laws, regulations, policies, legal precedent.

OR GS-11 Education Substitution for experience: A Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M.

OR Combining Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors' education (above) and experience.

This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

AND U.S.

Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner Credential at time of application.

Your copies must include the expiration and capacity pages of your MMC.

Qualifying Capacities are Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV), Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans), Chief Mate, Second Mate, and Third Mate Unlimited Oceans or Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans) OR An Accepted MMLD Application: You must submit proof an accepted MMLD application, for a MMC with a qualifying capacity, and a credential status that is in a positive standing.

It cannot be pending additional information for MMLD application process.

You must have your Official MMC Credential in hand at the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

AGE WAIVER: Creditable law enforcement officer service
- Covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement.

This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility
- To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v.

Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C.

3312.

You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training : This position has a training requirement.

You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment.

Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA)), then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the MIA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application process.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

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