RN Hospice Case Manager responsible for coordinating care for terminally ill patients and families in hospice settings. Involves patient education, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings
Frequency of patient/family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his/her assessment of need, but will be a minimum of every 15 days
Utilizes teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care at end of life and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families
Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life
Updates the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements
Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient of her/his caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and the appropriate hospice level of care criteria are met
Makes referrals to other team members as appropriate.
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Leads the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) specific to each patient and family on their caseload
Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care.
Enters, completes and updates documentation in the electronic health record as required according to agency/department standards and policies, accreditation, state and federal guidelines.
Communicates problems and changes in condition to physicians, supervisor and other members of the IDG.
Supervises and performs Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits according to agency standards.
Requirements
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
Typically requires 1-2 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in home health, hospice, medical/surgical, long term care, emergency care/ICU or oncology or similar related experience
Competent in the principles of deformity prevention, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment; and fundamental principles of human behavior and an understanding of the effects of stress upon individuals and groups.
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
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