Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

About The Legacy Difference

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager provides nursing care in accordance with the client's plan of care of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and ADLSs, i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal.

• Implement the individual POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.

• Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.

• Initiating appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

• Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress towards established goals.

• Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritizing of needs with the members of the IDT.

• Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.

• Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

• Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.

• Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

• Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.

• Communicating information using current process and technology available to the organization.

• Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates the Hospice Aide Care Plan in conjunction with the clinician establishing the aide care plan.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Current RN license in the state of Texas.

• Current CPR certification.

• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required, hospice preferred.

• Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)

• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)

• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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