Posted:
10/3/2024, 9:03:44 AM
Location(s):
Montgomery, Alabama, United States ⋅ Alabama, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
Anticipated End Date:
2024-12-30Position Title:
Lead Nursing Operations Specialist (Director of Nursing) - Paragon HealthcareJob Description:
Be Part of an Extraordinary Team
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.
Title: Lead Nursing Operations Specialist (Director of Nursing)
Location: 5331 Perimeter Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36116
*Traveling is a requirement for the position*
Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of the relevant Elevance Health location.
Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.
The Lead Nursing Operations Specialist (Director of Nursing) is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the performance moderately moderate complex technical and clerical duties involved in the daily operations of the Pharmacy, as allowed by law and/or regulation. This role will function as the Director of Nursing.
How you will make an impact:
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.
Lead field staff to assure adherence to all policies and procedures and to federal, state and or/or local regulations.
Serves as liaison between clinical staff and operations staff; and liaison among the organization, hospitals, the medical community, and general community.
Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in the home setting; administers skilled nursing care; participates in teaching patients and caregivers on home medical management; provides leadership by working cooperatively to establish priorities and goals of patient care.
Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients, including but not limited to: patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, implementation of physician orders, monitoring patient response, responding to emergency patient needs, and psychosocial support.
Provides pre-discharge patient assessments in the hospital or clinic setting, when appropriate.
Supports the account executives and clinical liaisons by providing educational programs or visits to referrals sources, as requested.
Monitors QAPI program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed; initiates joint projects and presentations to improve patient care and/or education of community members on issues pertinent to agency interests.
Participates in the activities of the organizations quality assurance program.
Serves as liaison between this agency, physicians, hospitals, and other agencies in the community regarding patient care and clinical matters.
Ensure proper collaboration between appropriate organization stakeholders and hospital case managers/discharge planners to assure the flow of patient care.
Serves as a lead and has oversight of complex clinical issues, may lead cross-functional teams, projects, initiatives, and processes.
May serve as departmental liaison to other areas.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires BS in nursing and minimum of 2 years of clinical specialty experience involving infusion therapy and patient assessment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.
For Paragon business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
Previous infusion experience preferred
Job Level:
Non-Management ExemptWorkshift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Job Family:
MED > Licensed NursePlease be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
Website: https://www.elevancehealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Health Insurance ⋅ Personal Health ⋅ Wellness