What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager - Home Hospice position at Circle of Life?
The RN Case Manager assumes patient care responsibilities for individual patients including: Completing comprehensive physical assessment, pain assessment and management, symptom control management as it relates to terminal illness, coordination of Circle of Life services to the patient/family, completes required documentation (i.e. assessments, care plans, clinical notes, agency tracking forms, etc.) In a timely manner in accordance with COL policies, establishes a therapeutic nursing relationship with the Hospice patient/family/caregivers, provides weekend coverage and may assist during times of excessive nursing absenteeism.
Requirements: Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.
Requirements: Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.
- Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
- Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
- Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary.
- Documents all patient related information according to policies and procedures.
- Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient POC to obtain additional knowledge and support.
- Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
- Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the POC reflects current patient care needs.
- Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
- Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
- Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
- Asses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
- Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
- Maintains annual clinical competencies.
- Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
- Models prompt and regular attendance.
- Exhibits cost effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
- Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency's requirements.
- Provides notification of absence per policy.
- Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.