Home Care RN Case Manager South territory

ANGELA HOSPICE HOME CARE INC•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary team who provides hospice/skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the medical plan of care. The Home Care RN Case Manager is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Angela Hospice and the Felician Franciscan Core Values.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current registered nurse license in the State of Michigan
CPR Certified
Hospice experience in an inpatient or home care setting preferred
Excellent organization and time management skills
Proficient computer knowledge and skill
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Capacity to lift, position and/or transfer patients
Auditory and visual skills
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
Knowledge of Federal/State, NHPCO, and CHAP regulations and guidelines
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirement

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience in an inpatient or home care setting

Responsibilities

Completes an ongoing, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs
Provides quality, professional nursing care to patients utilizing specialized nursing skills related to end-of-life care
Assesses and evaluates patients and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care as patient status and needs change
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Administers and documents medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and/or nurse practitioner
Orders medications as needed from pharmacy
Educates the patients and families regarding medications, treatments and procedures, disease process, and end of life care/process
Uses established confidential communication channels to communicate pertinent information
Communicates patient/family concerns to appropriate interdisciplinary team member and initiates a corrective action if required
Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care
Lifts, moves, and transports patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given
Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
Communicates with the physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition
Communicates and collaborates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings as needed
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient and interacts with patients in a manner of compassion and empathy
Reports an incident or evidence of abuse or violation of residents rights to the Home Care Clinical Manager, or any administrative staff
Provides clinical supervision of LPNs and hospice aides and delegates responsibilities when required
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services
Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations that govern the provision of healthcare
Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies
Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives
Develops, maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
Demonstrates knowledge in counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues
Supports department operations as directed as well as being assigned to any special projects
Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the position, but which may be altered based upon the need of the organization
Meets on-going requirements to remain compliant with Federal/State and/or other regulatory guidelines
Participates in efforts and initiatives to promote growth and longevity of the organization within your departmental scope
Performs other duties as directed by the President/CEO, Home Care Clinical Manager or other assigned designee
This position does require the ability to supervise hospice aides, student nurse associates and licensed practical nurses, and is also required to orient employees as needed and will act as a mentor to staff and volunteers.