Case Manager (Per Diem ) - Hospice of the Central Coast
About The Position
Under the leadership of the director and assistant director of Hospice of the Central Coast, the Case Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for the smooth operations of the hospice office, fielding informational calls that require an RN, speaking with MD’s, taking telephone orders, assisting nurses in the field, speaking and instructing families and patients on hospice. The Hospice Case Manager possesses the skills and knowledge to competently provide appropriate nursing care on the phone or in person. The Case Manager is also responsible to make adjustments in visit schedules, schedule the nurse practitioner, and document and complete re-certifications. The Case Manager will have the IDG complete and up to date for scheduled meetings. The Case Manager will notify Assistant Director or Director of any problems.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Three years experience as a nurse
- A minimum of two years home hospice experience within the last five years
- State of California RN license required
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license
- Automobile insurance as required by the State of California with an acceptable driving record of three points or less
- Participation in the DMV pull-notice program
- An automobile available for daily work
- Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill
- Must complete and pass all annual competencies
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- Hospice certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the smooth operations of the hospice office
- Fielding informational calls that require an RN
- Speaking with MD’s
- Taking telephone orders
- Assisting nurses in the field
- Speaking and instructing families and patients on hospice
- Competently provide appropriate nursing care on the phone or in person
- Make adjustments in visit schedules
- Schedule the nurse practitioner
- Document and complete re-certifications
- Ensure the IDG is complete and up to date for scheduled meetings
- Notify Assistant Director or Director of any problems
Benefits
- Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50
- Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00
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Career Level
Mid Level
