What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN Care Team Navigator position at Ohio s Hospice Inc?
- This position is FT, 10am-10:30pm with an every other weekend rotation and 2 holidays per year
- This position is an on site position located at our Care Coordination Center located in Centerville OH
Job Summary:
The Care Transition Navigator will ensure that Ohio’s Hospice patients and families receive excellent care and services. The Care Transition Navigator will coordinate care and provide support to patients, families, and Ohio’s Hospice teammates.
Essential Duties:
- Communicates with Medical Director and staff to collect accurate data
- Collaborates with caregivers/patients to determine needs
- Assists in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Ohio’s Hospice patients
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services
- Uses appropriate customer skills to ensure effective communication
- Coordinates changes in the level of a patient’s care
- In an emergency or unusual circumstance will be expected to perform on-call visits to meet patient/caregiver needs
- The LPN will collaborate with a RN related to patient plan of care
- Precept new staff as requested
- RN develops and implements an individualized plan of care including creating measurable patient centered goals
- Collaborates and participates as a member of the care team
Qualifications:
RN’s - Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
LPN's - Registered LPN with the State of Ohio without any board actions. One-year nursing experience preferred
Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio without any board actions
Ability to provide direct patient care
Two years acute care nursing experience preferred
Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred and will be made available to Ohio’s Hospice employees who wish to attain certification
CPR Certified
Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care
Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather
Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay (we actually mean it!)
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
- Scrubs provided
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!
As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice.
Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.
