Title : Registered Nurse Case Manager - Case Management - Full
Department : AVH
Type : Full Time
Location : Lancaster, CA
Job Details :
Job Objective:
A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Nursing Process
Applies nursing process in direct patient care:
Provides accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psycho social, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patient as evidenced by assessment within time frame appropriate for level of care
Provides logical sequence of action, updates nursing care plan as evidenced by notations on care plan, Provides evaluation each shift of patient’s progress In relation to the patient care plan, if applicable to area of care
Provides Information to patient/family relating to educational resources available, Directs patient/family educational process
Provides discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals and update as required by the patient
Adheres to the admission and transfer criteria
Adheres to all current policies and procedures in providing patient care and seeks clarification if needed.
Evaluates and documents outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary team interventions
Incorporates time management skills in accomplishing care
Nursing Care Delivery Process
Knowledgeable regarding current nursing practices and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and use of resources and forms
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital structure and administrative resources
Demonstrates ability to interpret rules and regulations
Knowledge of legal aspects of nursing care
Demonstrates knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient rights
Acts as liaison between medical staff and patient care team
Technical Equipment
Able to operate technical equipment in area of care, safely, efficiently, and accurately
Environment
Assists in maintenance of a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment
Assesses safety/cleanliness of patient/unit environment and reports conditions requiring change
Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently and with cost awareness
Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate department for correction
Uses clean and aseptic techniques for protection of patients and personal safety
Prevents contamination and/or transfer of Infection by use of the Exposure Control Plan and Standard Precautions in daily work
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes
Leadership/Professionalism
Supervises care provided by others
Assumes responsibility for quality of care given
Gives accurate and concise patient care report to appropriate persons
Gives accurate, concise patient care reports
Demonstrates knowledge of scheduling guidelines
Maintains professional attitude and effective working relationships with fellow staff members, other departments, patients’ families, medical staff and volunteers
Functions appropriately and effectively under pressure. Provides care as part of team effort in crisis or emergency situation
Adheres to all privacy laws when dealing with confidential and protected health information (PHI)
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Adheres to the Code of Conduct
Adheres to all Antelope Valley Hospital Compliance & Integrity Program policies and procedures including the duty to report compliance violations and the duty to disclose conflicts of interest
Completion of all mandatory initial and annual training within assigned time frames per established guidelines
Demonstrates ethical decision making, integrity, and a willingness to promote a culture of safety
Communication
Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and physicians
Responsible for problem solving and crisis intervention related to physicians, patients, families, and staff
Follows the Chain of Command and Conflict Management process established by AVH
Displays a willingness to follow directions and to accept and utilize constructive criticism
Age Specific & Cultural Requirement
Demonstrate knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific and cultural groups
Participates In age specific and cultural educational and training programs
Demonstrates proficiency in required age specific and cultural competencies
Non-Essential Duties:
Participates on unit or hospital based committees
Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Conforms to required accreditation standards.
Conforms with and supports hospital quality management and performance improvement guidelines
Skills
Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards
Displays a willingness to work as a team player
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Abilities
Ability to adhere to all established AVH policies and procedures and to interpret and function under these.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to relieve clerical staff at desk, or to adopt any function commonly assigned to unlicensed
assistive personnel, or as allowed within scope of nursing practice, as needed
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Ability to be flexible in meeting staffing requirements of the facility
Ability to meet basic health requirements and physical job standards
Video Clip: An Average Day at the AV Hospital Ambulance Bay
Benefits
Rate/s according to years of experience
1 year - $40.52/hour
2 years - $41.75/hour
5 years - $44.73/hour
10 years - $49.92/hour
Comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family
Medical, dental, and vision with EPO, HMO and PPO plan options, including a cost‑saving prescription (Rx) program
Employee benefits at NO COST TO YOU:
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long‑term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Voluntary benefits and tax‑saving plans
Supplemental life insurance
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Universal life with long‑term care insurance
Critical illness, short‑term disability and accident insurance
Paid time off
PTO program combines vacation, holiday and one‑half sick benefits into a single PTO bank
Retirement plan
AVH retirement plan is a defined benefit plan. Participation is automatic once meeting eligibility requirements of one year of service and over 1,000 hours worked.
403(b) Tax
AVH sponsors a 403(b) voluntary retirement plan for all employees to participate in pre-tax salary deferral contributions.
Education tuition reimbursement
AVH supports the professional growth of employees by offering financial assistance for tuition and books to eligible employees in qualified programs.
Requirements
Current California Registered Nurse license
One year Registered Nurse experience
BLS and ACLS certification
PALS certification (within 6 months of hire)
Annual Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, at first available hospital training class
Annual Restraint Certification
Annual JCAHO Review/Competencies
Antelope Valley Hospital
Located just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, Antelope Valley Hospital has been delivering exceptional care for more than 60 years. We are the only full-service acute care facility in the Antelope Valley, and we have more than 300 beds. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Accredited. Our non-profit hospital has grown to be the preeminent healthcare facility for our district’s nearly 1.2 million residents.
We offer the region’s only trauma center, pediatric unit, NICU, inpatient mental health care, labor and delivery, Accredited Chest Pain Center/STEMI Receiving Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.
Antelope Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Antelope Valley Hospital, our employees are at the heart of what we do best – delivering high quality, patient-centered healthcare.