Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- Edmond/Guthrie

Companion Healthcare•Guthrie, OK

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Hospice RN to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will apply your nursing expertise to ensure that all required services are identified, incorporated into the Plan of Care, and delivered with excellence.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current state license.
One year of recent medical, surgical, oncology or home care experience.
Knowledge of pain and symptom control related to terminally ill patients.
Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good communication, negotiation and public relations skills.
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Reliable transportation, current driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Develops a detailed Plan of Care for each assigned patient in conjunction with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDG), patient, family and attending physician.
Assures all services indicated in the Plan of Care are provided.
Participates in IDG as a core team member.
Supervises Home Health Aides/Certified Nurses Aides and Homemaker.
Reports to the attending physician and IDG any significant changes in the patient’s condition and requests change of orders and updates the Plan of Care as needed.
Ensures coordination of care across all settings.
Responsible for pain and symptom control.
Instructs patient and family on techniques of patient care.
Reviews with patient and family the Medicare Hospice benefit and all services that are available.
Completes all required documentation.
Participates in in-service training for staff and contracted facilities.
Participates in CQI activities.
Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements.
Has a responsibility to participate in staff training and education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.