Registered Nurse – RN – Case Manager

Registered Nurse – RN – Case Manager

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Hospice experience is desired.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Capable of all physical demands

Responsibilities

• Symptom management: Through a thorough assessment you will work closely with the patient’s attending physician and the hospice Medical Director to ensure every patient’s symptoms are well managed.
• Plan of Care: Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care. Individualize the plan of care and adjust as needs change.
• Continuity of Care: Manage interdisciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/progression and incorporate patient and family in development of plan of care. Listen to patient and family members.
• Documentation: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Operations: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs. Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.