Hospice RN Case Manager Southeast Metro

Lifespark Careers•Hastings, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on nursing experience and community health knowledge to coordinate services for patients and families in their homes and communities. The role covers the Northwest Metro service area, including Hastings, Farmington, Afton, Cottage Grove, Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, and surrounding areas. The position is 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a rotation of every fifth weekend or five weekend shifts per quarter, two holidays per year, and no on-call requirement. Mileage is reimbursed at 72.5 cents per mile. The RN completes comprehensive and ongoing assessments, develops and revises individualized plans of care, provides nursing treatments and education, and coordinates care with physicians, families, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group. The RN may serve as case manager for an assigned caseload, maintains clinical documentation, supports patient comfort and self-sufficiency, and contributes to quality improvement and professional development. Lifespark is a senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, providing services intended to help seniors stay healthy, navigate health care, and live fuller, more independent lives. The company describes its workplace as offering opportunities for creativity, meaningful impact, and career growth. Lifespark provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience in health care; home care or hospice experience is preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota nursing license.
Must pass a motor vehicle record check based on Lifespark company policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home care or hospice.
Experience in customer service or a direct member-contact field.
Experience supervising caregivers.
Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practice.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
Provide physical assessments and document histories of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
Assess and evaluate patient status by writing and initiating plans of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in care-plan revisions.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
Counsel patients and families regarding nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions and self-care education as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Serve as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes; record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
Coordinate care plans with community health-related persons.
Work with the interdisciplinary group, family, and caregivers to provide continuity of care and meet patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested and accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.