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TERM Part-Time RN-Case Manager OUD Treatment Hub

JOB SUMMARY

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Addiction Division-Specific Roles:

• Provides patient education regarding medications and co-morbid medical issues as appropriate.
  • Meets directly with patients to assist them with coordination of medical issues within context of education
• Coordinates medical care and pharmacy benefits on behalf of patients
  • Arranges/coordinates primary care and consultation appointments with subspecialty physicians as needed by the medical team
  • Coordinates key medical studies on behalf of patients as appropriate including imaging and labs
  • Completes required medication authorizations and coordinates medication acquisition and/or delivery with patient and pharmacy.
  • Coordinates OORA referrals for medical care as needed
• Maintains and updates a list of primary care and medical referral resources.
• Participates in Hub team meetings, academic conferences and shared rounds.
• Provides back-up to medical assistant for workflow elements including urine drug testing, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
• Management of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)
  • Screening for OPAT in VUH
  • Assists provider staff in monitoring of laboratory results, including urine drug testing and laboratory monitoring for outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT).
  • Coordination of necessary elements of Home Health

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 3 years of relevant experience. Current RN License required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

Current RN License required.

• Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
  
  
  Movement
  
  • Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
  • Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
  • Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
  • Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
  • Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
  • Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
  • Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
  • Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
  
  
  Sensory
  
  • Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
  • Frequent: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.
  • Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
  
  
  Environmental Conditions