Hospice RN Case Manager - Atlanta Fulton

Capstone Hospice, LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At Capstone Hospice, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during this most crucial time in their life. We live a simple mission; to bring peace and comfort to those we serve. Capstone Hospice is privately owned and services the Metro Atlanta community. As a growing company we strive to maintain an employee-centric hospice company. Our belief is simple; Inspired, proud and pleased employees will deliver a level of customer satisfaction that consistently exceeds expectations. We realize that timely and accurate responsiveness is of the highest importance. Our company structure lends itself to a flexible, prompt and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients are our utmost priority. Check us out online at www.capstonehospice.com As an RN Case Manager, you are a member of the dedicated clinical team that is responsible for providing quality care and support to patients and their families that are receiving hospice care. This position requires you to work independently and be responsible for the management of the hospice patients' symptoms, pain, family education, pronouncements and following regulatory documentation and is required to attend bi-weekly interdisciplinary group meetings in the office. The RN Case Manager will manage end of life patient care to a designated case load of patients that live in their personal home and assisted living facilities, this particular position will be assigned to the Atlanta Fulton area. This position has the expectations of working Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state of Georgia.
Minimum of 3 years as a registered nurse.
Active patient bedside care within the past three years.
Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state required tests or examinations.
Must have current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and your own reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently.
Make accurate and at times quick judgements.
Ability to supervise others appropriately.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
Have completed or the ability to complete a designated Hospice training program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hospice a plus

Responsibilities

Observe signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and other team members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
Documents visit in electronic medical record system (Wellsky Consolo)
Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition.
Attends team conferences.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF or ALF.
Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with the HIPAA regulations.
Complies with infection control policies and protocols.