Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager - Grand Haven
Position Purpose:
The Hospice RN Case Manager provides professional nursing care to the organization’s hospice clients as prescribed by the physician, and/or requested by the client/family, and in compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is fully responsible for the client assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and overall supervision of client care and outcomes, is designated as the case manager for hospice patients. The Hospice RN in collaboration with the physician and other Hospice team members anticipates and manages patient’s symptoms, assists in identifying pt/family/caregiver grief/loss issues and assists in implementing the Hospice plan of care. Provides functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs as needed.
What You Will Do:
Informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and other responsibilities and rights, before care is initiated. Accurately explains/understands the Hospice Benefit.
Develops and implements an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates realistic, and attainable goals that is also outcome-focused so that the services provided will improve the patient’s quality of life and promote dignity.
Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.
Re-evaluates and updates patient’s plan of care based on patient goals and progress towards outcomes.
Assess patient and family learning styles and needs for teaching regarding disease process, self-care, end of life care, and dealing with ethical concerns as well as patient goals as part of plan of care.
Responds appropriately to changes in patient’s physical, psychological, or spiritual conditions.
Models’ teamwork to accomplish to accomplish organizational goals and provide quality patient care.
Takes appropriate steps to assure timely submission of client data to the office for inclusion in the client record (by timely electronic transmission of data, or when appropriate by fax or mail).
Documentation reflects progress towards patient/family goals.
Documents all collaborative contact with physicians and other members of IDT/IDG team.
Assures that documentation and orders are up to date and completed in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved Nursing education program
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse.
Home healthcare/hospice experience preferred.
Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management.
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
Other Benefits
$10K Sign-On Bonus
Day 1 Benefits - Health, dental and vision insurance
Employee Referral Reward Program
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow
Short and long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
403b
Generous paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive orientation
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