Hospice Case Manager - Baylor (Weekends)

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

107d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and other responsibilities and rights, before care is initiated.
• Develops and implements an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates realistic, and attainable goals that is also outcome-focused.
• Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others.
• Utilizes interview, observation, and evaluation in assessing clients and applies nursing judgment.
• Reports changes in client condition as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Re-evaluates and updates patient's plan of care based on patient goals and progress towards outcomes.
• Assesses patient and family learning styles and needs for teaching regarding disease process, self-care, end of life care.
• Responds appropriately to changes in patient's physical, psychological, or spiritual conditions.
• Models teamwork to accomplish organizational goals and provide quality patient care.
• Demonstrates respect for cultural diversity in all care delivery and communication.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge of pain and symptom management in hospice and palliative care patients.
• Adequately prepares patients and families regarding the expected disease process.
• Provides anticipatory education and guidance to patients and families regarding the death and dying process.
• Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management.
• Takes appropriate steps to assure timely submission of client data to the office for inclusion in the client record.
• 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.

Benefits

• $15K 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees