Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for hospice nursing.
• Collaborates with IDG, other healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers in developing in ongoing IDG comprehensive assessments.
• Based on the comprehensive assessment by and in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), develops and evaluates Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients with patient, family and attending physician
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions and interactions with patients and families in the clinical record according to policy, procedure and guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency with nursing skills within professional standards of practice
• Performs comprehensive assessments of patient status, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and environmental factors.
• Assessment skills as applied to patient, caregiver and environment
• Teaching skills according to the patient’s needs and within the context of the patient’s environment and physical/emotional status
• Knowledge of medications and medication administration
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families on plan of care interventions
• Observe, assess and documents symptoms of hospice patients accurately, timely and according to policy, procedures and guidelines
• Provides emotional support to patient and caregiver(s)
• Meets safety needs of patient and demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education.
• Participates in on-call schedule.
• Participates in hospice sponsored in-service training.
• Participates in QAPI program.
• Performs job duties in accordance with Hospice policies, procedures, and professional and community standards, state and federal regulations.
• Abides by the Hospice’s Standards of Conduct.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum

Qualifications

• A current license as a registered nurse.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance

Preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospice, acute care setting, nursing home or home care
• Hospice experience preferred
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. See our blog post for Hospice Case Manager tips.