AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Atlantic City, NJ

POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 04-31835

Department: PACE-Life Connection

Hours Per Week 37.5

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Nursing

Location: Atlantic City

Weekends Required? No



POSITION SUMMARY
The Transition of Care Nurse provides consultative and coordinating functions in the transitioning of patients from the acute care facility to home or alternative care sites. This position works in conjunction with the Nursing and Medical/Case Management departments of the hospital and at the direction of the management of AtlantiCare LIFE Connection. The Transition of Care Nurse also is responsible for the coordination of care of all AtlantiCare LIFE Connection participants currently residing in an acute care setting.



This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required. Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred.

LICENSE: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid New Jersey Driver's license, Proof of Registration and Insurance required. BLSHCP required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year with working with the frail or elderly required. Minimum 1 year experience as a Home Health or Long Term Care Nurse or equivalent experience required, 2 years of medical/surgical experience required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.



PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

• considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• extensive standing, sitting and walking
• lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently
• lifting approximately 50-100 pounds with assistance occasionally
• traveling to company off site locations is expected
• requires heavy mental stress demands
• ability to handle large numbers of interactions with multiple individuals compounded by constant interruptions

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership


The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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