Hospice RN Case Manager - Kingfisher

Valir Health•Kingfisher, OK

12d

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager oversees and provides nursing care to meet patient needs and achieve goals in the Plan of Care. The role manages assigned patient cases from admission through death or discharge and provides individualized care to terminally ill patients and support to their families. The position serves Kingfisher and surrounding areas and includes travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver’s license.
1–2 years of experience in home health or hospice; long-term care facility experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned patient cases from admission to death or discharge.
Complete nursing assessments for each assigned patient.
Maintain and update patient medication profiles, ensuring current profiles are available in patient charts at the office and in the patient’s facility or home.
Update each assigned patient’s Plan of Care every two weeks.
Complete recertification assessments and accurately document findings on the appropriate forms.
Make RN supervisory visits every 14 days for assigned patients.
Complete admissions as assigned.
Provide on-call hours as determined by the Patient Care Manager.
Communicate patient information accurately to the Patient Care Manager and medical staff.
Share knowledge through in-services and staff meetings, and assist with orientation of new personnel.
Perform routine duties without physical supervision and respond appropriately to care priorities.
Make sound judgments based on factual information and seek guidance as needed.
Support patients and families courteously and with a positive tone.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Check hospice-provided medication status at each visit and reorder medications as needed.
Accurately take and record patient vital signs.
Report and record changes in patient condition or behavior, and communicate concerns or changes to all disciplines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.