What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Day Hospice RN Case Manager position at COASTAL HOSPICE INC?
Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. In your role as a _RN Case Manager____, you will help ensure that every patient and family is honored, supported and comforted as they receive the right care at the right time throughout their journey by:
- Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
- Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
- Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
- Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
- Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
- Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
- Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
- Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
- Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
- Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
RN Case Manager:
- Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings
- Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals
- Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs
- Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met
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Education and Work Experience Requirements:
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Salary : $34 - $45