Home Hospice RN Case Manager
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Brookfield, WI, USA, Brown Deer, WI, USA, Waukesha, WI, USA |
| Salary | $37.5 – $56.25 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
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
- Excellent awareness and perception skills, for the purpose of assessing a patient’s needs, concerns and to recognize changes in their health condition
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings
- Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life
- 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
- Leads the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) specific to each patient and family on their caseload
- Enters, completes and updates documentation in the electronic health record as required according to agency/department standards and policies, accreditation, state and federal guidelines
- Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching while making appropriate changes in interventions and follow-up to meet patient needs
- Supervises and performs Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits according to agency standards
- Facilitates the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge
- May conduct OASIS assessments for Palliative Care patient and establish and update the plan of care
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Orients and mentors new staff as requested
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.