What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager position at The Elizabeth Hospice?
Description
The RN Case Manager is primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care to assigned patients, which includes adults, pediatric and perinatal. With input from the IDT (interdisciplinary team), patient and family, assesses, develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care. Ensures appropriate communication and plan of care coordination to all internal/external customers. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, values and commitment to quality of The Elizabeth Hospice.
The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.
Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Two on-call and weekend shifts required monthly.
Salary: $45.00-$61.00 hourly. Compensation is determined by years of licensure.
Work Location: Coastal San Diego County CA
Travel: Travel is required for patient visits.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
The RN Case Manager is primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care to assigned patients, which includes adults, pediatric and perinatal. With input from the IDT (interdisciplinary team), patient and family, assesses, develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care. Ensures appropriate communication and plan of care coordination to all internal/external customers. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, values and commitment to quality of The Elizabeth Hospice.
The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.
Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Two on-call and weekend shifts required monthly.
Salary: $45.00-$61.00 hourly. Compensation is determined by years of licensure.
Work Location: Coastal San Diego County CA
Travel: Travel is required for patient visits.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Develops written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Oversees implementation of plan, evaluates and changes plan as necessary to meet patient/family needs.
- Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient's plan of care.
- Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.
- Communicates all changes to IDT and primary MD.
- Performs job duties in clinical areas as stated in clinical competency checklist, policies/procedures, standards of care, and critical competencies based on Scope of Practice.
- Maintains timely patient documentation using "point of care" electronic charting. s.Implements and maintains established hospice policies and procedures as well as Standards of Care and regulatory requirements.
- Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
- Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel.
- Participates in providing 24 hour, seven days a week coverage to patients/families (on-call and census fluctuation).
- Performs admission assessment and admission when necessary.
- Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing all job duties
- Must have Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred.
- At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care.
- Current CA RN license.
- Current CA driver's license with proof of auto insurance.
- Current CPR certification and negative TB skin test.
- Prefer certification as hospice nurse.
- Pediatric experience preferred. a.Spanish speaking preferred.
- Computer skills (word processing), use of adding machine, calculator, fax, photocopier.
- Because this is a field position, must be able to drive in various conditions, including but not limited to winding/steep roads, night driving, and rural areas, and be able to enter homes with pets.
- Competitive hospice industry compensation
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
- Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Monthly mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Salary : $45 - $61