The RN Case Manager will coordinate hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure the patient’s needs are met.

Pay: $55 - 60 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
• Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
• Prepare the care plan for the Hospice Aide and supervise and evaluate their care a minimum of once every 14 days and as needed.
• Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care and consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
• Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed. Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner and submit patient visit schedule weekly.
• Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required and provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
• Provide dietary counseling, considering health issues and dietary changes at the end of life. Perform death visit per agency’s policy.
• Perform on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need Actively participates in QAPI and staff development meetings and activities.
• May fill in for the other nurses as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least 2 years of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years
• Ability to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state
• Excellent assessment and problem-solving skills, time management and knowledge of case management processes
• Ability to effectively communicate well in English, both verbally and written.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
• COVID vaccination required

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