Hospice Case Manager - RN

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC•Ogden, UT

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About The Position

The Hospice Case Manager RN coordinates and provides comprehensive, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and their families in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, hospice philosophy, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role assesses patient needs, manages symptoms, coordinates interdisciplinary services, provides education and emotional support, and ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation. The goal is to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life while supporting patients and caregivers throughout the hospice experience. Responsibilities are performed under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Utah.
One year of nursing experience.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Hospice, home health, oncology, geriatrics, or end-of-life care experience is preferred.
Knowledge of hospice philosophy, symptom management, care planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide services in accordance with the plan of care.
Make initial evaluation visits, determine immediate patient care and support needs, assess eligibility and homebound status, and develop the plan of care in coordination with other interdisciplinary team members.
Regularly reevaluate patients’ nursing needs and revise and initiate the plan of care as needed.
Provide services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and timely summaries of patient care conferences according to Agency policy.
Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, other care providers, patients, representatives, and caregivers as appropriate.
Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patients’ conditions and needs.
Counsel patients and family members or significant others regarding nursing-related needs.
Participate in in-service programs and supervise and teach other nursing personnel.
Understand and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Process orders and notify physicians of patient needs and changes in condition.
Complete certification and recertification orders and discharge summaries.
Determine the amount and type of nursing care needed by each patient.
Refer patients requiring specialized skills to physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and medical social workers.
Supervise LPN/LVNs every 30 days and HHAs/CNAs every 14 days, or according to regulatory requirements, and teach other nursing personnel.
Assign home health aides to specific patients and provide written patient care instructions.
Conduct patient care conferences for assigned patients.
Participate in peer review, quality management, and utilization review of medical records as assigned.
Provide total patient care as needed.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within Agency-defined time frames.
Use ICD-10 diagnoses and codes appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient-related information.
Attend staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Complete documentation and paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Immediately report patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the Administrator or Clinical Manager.
Demonstrate competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures.
Follow Agency standards and accurately perform assigned responsibilities.
Maintain acceptable attendance according to Agency policy.
Report incomplete work assignments to the Clinical Manager.
Maintain an appearance that meets Agency standards; remain clean and well-groomed.
Demonstrate effective time management through daily documentation.
Maintain a clean and neat work environment.
Demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.