FT Hospice RN Case Manager Dorchester
About The Position
Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. A Coastal Hospice RN Case Manager is: Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met Inpatient Unit RN: Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider Extended Services RN: Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider RN Case Manager: Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met
Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws
- Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices
- Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook
Nice To Haves
- BSN from an accredited college preferred
- CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
- Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
- Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
- Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Provides support, information and direct care
- Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
- Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
- Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
- Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
- Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
- Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting
- Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift
- Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider
- Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs
- Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs
- Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider
- Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings
- Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals
- Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs
- Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
