RN After Hours - Med Surg

Company: InnovAge
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

RN After HoursResponsibilities

* Salaried Position, $15k sign on bonus eligible for new hires*
* Work-from-Home, responding to phone calls triaging care which may include visiting participant's residence when medically necessary*

Our Visiting After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) work a rotational on-call after-hours schedule as part of the comfort care and after-hours team. They respond timely to afterhours calls from the participant (or their family) to assessing and triaging the situation by phone first to determine appropriate response or treatment which may include performing a home visit. This also includes communicating with the provider on call and/or visiting/coordinating care at a facility if necessary as well as providing clinical guidance and education to the participant, family and caregivers as needed.

Rotational Schedule - several days on, then off

After Hours - 4:30pm to 8am

Salaried position with mileage reimbursement at $.65/mile

Provides phone triage and drives to participant's home/community for direct care as needed.

Will support enrolled participants for their designated PACE center

* From incoming calls supports on-call assessments with participant/family initiating appropriate intervention, including identifying emergency situations with the ability to
* Develops a comprehensive assessment of the participant's needs, follow plan of care implemented by IDT team, provides services and/or treatments requiring specialized nursing skill, councils the client and family in meeting nursing need, coordinates services, informs the physician and other staff of changes in the client's needs, and assists with transfers of care (respite, discharge from facility)
* Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes and stability of the patient.
* Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and appropriately notifies physician and team in a timely manner, utilizing the latest PACE standards per departmental policy.
* Supports proactive visits and calls to participants based on the recommendation of the clinical or other interdisciplinary team members. Additionally, they are responsible for facility transition planning when on call.
* Performs a handoff with peers and center-based teams when changing shifts reporting current condition and needs of high-risk participants for after-hours care.
* Participates in clinical team huddles either virtually or in person on a regular basis. Comes into the PACE Center on a regular basis and as requested to work with the clinical team, attend educational programs, demonstrate competency, and participate in meetings.
* Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per InnovAge standards in electronic medical record which includes completing and signing or routing participants EMR notes and l orders to physician.
* Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with InnovAge policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support National Safety Patient Goals, ADC and PACE Federal regulations and Quality Initiatives.
* Reports into Director Comfort Care & After-Hours Nursing supporting the on-site In-Home Services Manager.
* LEARN MORE - Nursing at InnovAge

REQUIRED

* Current State issued Registered Nurses License
* Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification.
* 2+ yrs health care with an emphasis in geriatrics, with at least one year home health services
* Requires reliable personal transportation, current state issued driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance.
* Associates Degree in Nursing

PREFERRED

* Bachelor's degree in nursing
* 3+ yrs health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics Experience and knowledge of supportive/bereavement counseling techniques, strategies and available resources and the ability to apply/inform family members and/or caregivers.
* Experience in end of life/hospice setting.
* Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong

Benefits

InnovAge's Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Seniors receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

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