Hospice RN Case Manager-Part Time

Trinity Health•Monticello, MN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nursing education program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Iowa.
Must have one year of professional nursing experience by regulation.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional care nurse.
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Nice To Haves

Home hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable Federal. State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and adheres in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
Informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and other responsibilities and rights, before care is initiated. Accurately explains/understands the Hospice Benefit.
Develops and implements an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates realistic, and attainable goals that is also outcome-focused so that the services provided will improve the patient’s quality of life and promote dignity.
Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.
Utilizes interview, observation and evaluation in assessing clients and applies nursing judgment, consistent with practice standards, in formulating nursing interventions and making recommendations to the physician, client/family and IDT/IDG.