Clinical Studies RN II, Implementation Science, part-time

Department:

85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation Science

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

20 hours/week, hybrid

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

JOB SUMMARY

Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Implementation Science presents an exciting opportunity for nurses passionate about delivering telephonic palliative care management. In this role, the successful candidate will provide telephonic palliative care to patients living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementia after discharge from the Emergency Department. Nurse-led telephonic case management will be conducted for clinical sites across Atrium Health regions in North Carolina. Under the direction of the investigator for Nurse Led Telephonic Care, the Clinical Research Nurse II is responsible for completing assigned training, attending weekly team meetings, and protocol adherence. Clinical responsibilities include transitional care delivery, serious illness communication and establishing goals of care, symptom assessment and management, collaborating with key healthcare providers to coordinate care to meet patient and family needs, and caregiver support. The successful candidate will receive clinical training on telephonic administered care to ensure appropriate patient-caregiver-clinician communication and effective palliative care delivery.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is highly preferred; a Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing requires a minimum of one year experience. Hospice and palliative nursing certification greatly preferred (e.g. CHPN, ACHPN). Experience with case management, telephonically administered care or telemedicine preferred. Hours will be flexible to the number of patients referred to the program on a weekly basis and calls will need to engage with patient and caregiver availability.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina required. Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional research-related training requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works under the direction/supervision of the Study Investigators.
• Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.
• Conduct thorough initial assessments during telephonic consultations, considering the specific needs and conditions of Persons Living with Dementia and their care partners, following specific program protocols.
• Develop individualized care plans based on the assessments, prioritizing issues identified in collaboration with the person living with dementia and care partner/caregiver(s) in accordance with training and protocols.
• Implements interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Collects patient healthcare data and systematically maintains accurate and detailed documentation of all telephonic consultations, assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• Perform medication reconciliations, ensuring accurate and up-to-date medication lists, and address any concerns or discrepancies.
• Evaluate patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes over 6-month periods.
• Educates the patient and care partner/caregiver(s) to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up meetings after interdisciplinary team discussions, reviewing care plans and making necessary adjustments.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide indirect patient care
• EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes
• Basic computer skills required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires reliable phone service to deliver telephonic care
• Professionalism and customer service skills required at all times
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide telephonic palliative care to patients living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementia after discharge from the Emergency Department. Nurse-led telephonic case management will be conducted for clinical sites across Atrium Health regions in North Carolina.