Registered Nurse Team Lead -Weekends-

Livingston Memorial is looking for a, Per Diem, Registered Nurse Team Leader (Triage) every other weekend, 4 days a month, to support our Hospice Team. This role is Office Based (no remote options) located in our Ventura Office. Shift is Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4:30pm.

Come be a part of a company whose mission for the last 78 years is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate in-home healthcare and support services to Ventura County residents!

About the Role

This position is responsible for coordinating weekend visits for the clinicians as assigned. The Team Leader interacts via phone with physicians, referral sources, and patients to ensure high-quality patient care in compliance with Title 22, Medicare, state licensure regulations, accreditation guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and support care via the telephone in accordance with the home health interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient. Assesses the needs of patient and family, determine if a home visit is needed. If a visit is needed, obtains orders and notifies the appropriate Skilled Nurse.
• Initiates referrals from physician orders to start care. Writes supplemental orders for patients that require continuing care. Utilizes intake staff to perform intake duties when they are present. Communicates with physician either directly or indirectly by having nurses telephone the physician.
• Communicates new orders and patient concerns to appropriate departments, i.e., home health and hospice so that orders can be carried out and cases assigned and scheduled.
• Coordinates clinical services to promote clinical practices that meet established VNA nursing care standards.
• Reviews lab results, informs physician of critical abnormal values and documents to Case Manager and Director of Patient Care Services.
• Assists to ensure physicians' orders are followed accurately
• Ensures compliance with state and federal home care regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Performs scheduling functions as needed and records this information for the Patient Care Coordinators. Asks for direction of the supervisor on call, as needed.
• Provides a report to the triage nurse, schedulers, case managers, and supervisor, by means of writing, voice mail, and/or e-mail
• Reports unresolvable problems and concerns to supervisor on call and carries out supervisor's plan if asked
• Ability to appropriately and effectively use all components of the team leader manual.
• Initiates the Unusual Occurrence Report for avoidable or potentially avoidable events.
• Acts as resource for injured employee ensuring that LMVNA protocol for injury on the job is followed
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death of patient by giving instructions over the telephone and assessing if a home visit is needed to provide direct care.
• Provides support and instruction regarding LMVNA protocol to staff and families when a death of a patient has occurred at home. Communicates daily activity summary (call log) to the appropriate supervisor by the morning of the following day.
• Communicates new orders/assignments to home health/hospice staff on weekend schedule.
• Assists staff in appropriate procurement of supplies, patient data, and LMVNA protocol.
• Acts as resource for CHHAs serving home health/hospice patients. Takes report regarding change in condition.
• Responsible for setting alarm systems and securing the building upon entry and exit
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum two years of work experience as a registered nurse.
• One year of Hospice Case Management experience.
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family’s emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Paid Training and ongoing education
• Bilingual Stipend
• Supportive team environment
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ancillary Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Life, Hospital)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program

Join a company that is a cornerstone in the community and a leader in healthcare!