The Hospice RN Case Manager:

• 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 Arden Hospice’s 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 (CNA) services.
• Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards. • Asses the need for and makes revisions to the CNA care plan.
• Informs the CTL of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
• Assists other RNCM’s with their patient assignments as needs are identified.
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Maintains annual clinical competencies.
• Models prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits cost effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to Arden Hospice's policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency’s requirements.
• Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others. Respects patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
• Attends staff meetings, mandatory in-services, and other meetings as appropriate or upon request.
• Understands and exemplifies hospice philosophy, values, beliefs and team concepts in all job-related roles.
• Other duties assigned

Job Type: Full Time

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Quarterly bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call, PRN

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In Person, On The Road

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call

Work setting:

• Hospice

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ridgeland, MS (Required)

Work Location: On the road