Hospice Nurse - Columbia, MO

Job ID: 10271Position Title: Hospice Nurse - Columbia, MOWorking Location: Missouri - ColumbiaEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 2 yearsRequired Education: Technical/Vocational DegreeJob Description:Optioncare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walgreens, specializes in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic conditions in their homes, ambulatory treatment centers and physician offices. Its services include intake coordination, benefits and reimbursement support, medication fulfillment and administration, compliance and patient education, one-on-one care and customer service. Skilled nurses and pharmacists are accessible 24/7 to deliver and manage complex infusion and injectable therapies from more than 100 OptionCare home infusion and specialty pharmacies in 35 states. OptionCare’s services also include respiratory and home medical equipment at some locations. Walgreen Co. is the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2007 sales of $53.8 billion. The company operates more than 6,100 stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, including 77 Happy Harry’s stores in Delaware and surrounding states. Walgreens is expanding its patient-first health care services beyond the traditional pharmacy through Walgreens Health Services, its managed care division, and Take Care Health Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary that manages convenient care clinics at drugstores. Walgreens Health Services assists pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Initiates Inc. (a pharmacy benefit manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc., and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC.Essential Skills:A Field Registered Nurse II is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician's plan of care and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Option Care, the state's professional standards, and regulatory entities. The Registered Nurse II is responsible for complete patient assessment for assigned patients, establishing and implementing patient care plans, educating patients/caregivers, evaluating progress toward goals and making recommendations for changes in the plan of care. The Registered Nurse II works independently in managing patient needs by virtue of his/her experience and the additional competencies required for this position. He or she may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager for Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies. Demonstrates competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services as evidenced by completed skills checklist and supervisory documentation. Competent in at least 5 additional skill sets. Manages time effectively and demonstrates leadership qualities in order to deliver and manage appropriate patient care. Effectively communicates with agency staff, medical team, patients, and family. Maintains Confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Participates and attends required inservices and maintains clinical expertise. Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with valid license in state(s) of practice. Valid and current driver's license and evidence of automobile insurance. Current CPR certification. Minimum two years of experience providing specialty nursing care, such as infusion therapy, maternal-child health, disease state management, pediatrics, etc. In addition, at least three months experience working in Home Health. Self-directed with excellent time management skills and able to work independently. Evidence of basic leadership skills. Flexibility and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work with others and communicate effectively (verbal and oral) with team members, patients, caregivers, physicians and referral sources. Competency in Field Nurse I requirements. Preferred Qualifications:BSN. Advanced IV Skills such as placement of extended peripheral catheters, caring for implanted pumps and administration of chemotherapy, blood products, and inotropic medications. Certification in a specialty area through a nationally accredited program (i.e., OCN, CRNI, CCM, RNC, CCRN, etc. Active member of a state or professional organization.. Company: Walgreens Location: Columbia, MO Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Medical/Health Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Associate Degree Company: Walgreens Reference Code: PCK347-39727