PT CARE COORD-HOSPICE in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

RN is a member of the patient care team within the Hospice Department. The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable to the Patient Clinical Manager. The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care in the course of treatment of patients in the inpatient setting. The PCC shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, scheduling, and evaluation in collaboration with the Hospice IDT. Coordination of care is accomplished through collaboration with physicians, associate staff and other health care providers to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within the projected course of treatment using the nursing process and according to the patient’s plan of care. The Patient Care Coordinator serves as a hospital liaison, conducting patient evaluations for Asbury and follows up on all referrals. Responsible for chart audits, discharge planning and regulatory requirements for the Hospice inpatient setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. The Patient Care Coordinator is the designee for the Patient Clinical Manager in their absence. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate ability to assist nurses with caring for patients with complicated wound care and dressings.
• Demonstrate ability to oversee medication administration in the facility by peripheral and IV pump administration.
• Demonstrate ability to enter all patients charting in EMR according to policy.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two years as a staff RN in an acute setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Current RN License – Mississippi Board of Nursing required.

Additional Certification/Licensure - obtained based on the required timeframe below

BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member cooperates with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.