Hospice RN Case Manager

Aspen Healthcare Services•Lewisville, TX

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager is an integral part of the hospice clinical team. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the job responsibilities include the following: Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process. Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team. Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care. Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care. Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family. Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely. Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss current patient status and ongoing patient care needs. Initiate medical orders to contracted vendors based on patient care needs (ie; pharmacy, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, etc). Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines. Demonstrate flexibility while performing job duties to ensure the highest quality of service is provided. Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned. Utilize critical thinking skills while performing job duties. Maintain a thorough understanding and consistently adhere to all applicable department and company policies and procedures. Conduct job duties in a way which will reduce and avoid potential safety hazards. Demonstrate initiative and drive to promote personal and company success. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or management team member.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice and in good standing
Two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting
Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
Background check and drug clearance

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss current patient status and ongoing patient care needs
Initiate medical orders to contracted vendors based on patient care needs (ie; pharmacy, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, etc)
Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines
Demonstrate flexibility while performing job duties to ensure the highest quality of service is provided
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned
Utilize critical thinking skills while performing job duties
Maintain a thorough understanding and consistently adhere to all applicable department and company policies and procedures
Conduct job duties in a way which will reduce and avoid potential safety hazards
Demonstrate initiative and drive to promote personal and company success
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or management team member