Employment Type : Full-Time
Altru - Grand Forks · Home Health Grand Forks, ND Registered Nurse (RN) Full-time, Day shift, 8-4:30 Req # 27831 Salary: $30.65-$45.98 Job Summary Comments The RN Community Relations Coordinator participates in hospital/nursing home interdisciplinary staffing meetings, coordinates referrals and identifies skilled care needed. Oversees and coordinates the patient schedule for nursing, therapies, and nursing assistants to assure patient outcomes are met. Schedules admits and coordinates nursing visits based on the patient’s acuity so that staffing patterns are maintained. Participates with multidisciplinary team and referral sources to develop, evaluate, revise, and implement the comprehensive plan of care and coordinates discharge planning. Functions as a resource to staff regarding clinical and patient care issues, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Participates in hospital/nursing home interdisciplinary staffing meetings, takes referrals, initiates and completes intake, and identifies skilled care needed. Obtains appropriate authorization for a verified payer source. Participates with multidisciplinary team and referral sources to develop, evaluate, revise, and implement the comprehensive plan of care. Coordinates discharge planning. Oversees and coordinates the patient schedule for nursing, therapies, and nursing assistants to assure patient outcomes are met. Schedules admits and coordinates nursing visits based on the patient’s acuity so that staffing patterns are maintained. Facilitates, coordinates, and monitors student’s/resident’s clinical experience. Facilitates staff involvement in nurse/department meetings assuring that staff are provided with necessary information. Participates in performance improvement, Outcome Based Quality Improvement (OBQI), and review of documentation to assure satisfaction, physical, and financial outcomes of the patient. Functions as a resource to staff regarding clinical and patient care issues, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Performs skilled nurse and aide supervisory visits and coordinates education efforts. Serves on internal and external committees or task forces relevant to the improvement of Home Health and Hospice programming. Functions as a resource to referring providers and referral sources and coordinates care, treatment and services. Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Driving Requirements Driving Category Frequent Driver Title Credentialing Body Timeframe When Needed Verified By Registered Nurse North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources Registered Nurse Minnesota Board of Nursing Within 6 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record Department of Transportation (DOT) Prior to Start Date Employee Provides HR a Copy Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Within 2 Months of Start Date Learning Management System Notes Degree/Diploma Program of Study Required/Preferred Associate's Nursing Required Experience Required/Preferred A minimum of 1 year of related experience Required Title Required/Preferred Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format. Required Demonstrates the ability to work both with a team and independently with enthusiasm. Required Demonstrates strong relationship management & group facilitation skills with conflict resolution. Required Physical Demands Activity Frequency Sit Continuously (>67%) Stand Occasionally (5-33%) Walk Occasionally (5-33%) Stoop/Bend Occasionally (5-33%) Reach Frequently (34-66%) Climb Not Applicable Crawl Not Applicable Squat/Crouch/Kneel Occasionally (5-33%) Twist Occasionally (5-33%) Handle/Finger/Feel Continuously (>67%) See Continuously (>67%) Hear Continuously (>67%) Activity Amount Lift - Floor to Waist Level Medium (20-40 pounds) Carry Medium (20-40 pounds) Push/Pull Medium (20-40 pounds) Slide/Transfer Medium (20-40 pounds) Condition Frequency Indoor Frequently (34-66%) Outdoor Occasionally (5-33%) Extreme Temperature Occasionally (5-33%) Functional Assessment Hazardous Drug Exposure Fit Testing Required D No Yes Employee Statement of Understanding I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my leader or the Corporate Compliance Hotline at extension 5432. Equal opportunity employer As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Altru Health System is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Individuals in all protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Essential Job Functions
Title and Description
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Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift
Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min
Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs
Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs
Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
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