MT - Hospice RN, Days M-F with Call

Bestica • Missoula, MT

1d • Remote

About The Position

The RN – Case Manager provides skilled nursing, care, and case management for assigned patients in their place of residence; admits patients onto services; coordinates and integrates services to ensure continuity of care; facilitates the achievement of quality, clinical and cost outcomes; negotiates, procures and coordinates services and resources needed by the patient or family; creates opportunities and systems to enhance outcomes; and uses the nursing process of assessment, planning and implementation of care, including patient/family instruction and evaluation through an inter-disciplinary team approach. This position may start as a Visiting RN and move to Case Manager. The same clinical responsibilities apply to both designations.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Montana
• Valid driver’s license
• Appropriate auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• 2 years of recent acute care, home care, or hospice experience
• Clinical skills such as venipuncture, catheterization, wound care and/or parenteral therapy preferred
• HCHB experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing and coordinates care to patients and family members in a residential setting through a team approach and based upon systematic evaluation as authorized by a physician.
• Observes, assesses, evaluates, and plans interventions in relation to patients’ physical and psychosocial statuses, including changes in condition and/or reactions to treatments or medications for the duration of contact with patients.
• Oversees care provided by Home Health Aides and CNAs to assigned patients and evaluates compliance with plan of care.
• Assures continuity of care through effective communication, information exchange and case conferences with other disciplines, community health, support and social agencies.
• Provides quality care and appropriate symptom management for positive clinical outcomes and promotes optimal health and quality of life through teaching, counseling, appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Maintains accurate, current and complete patient records in accordance with Agency standards and OASIS requirements as well as knowledge of current reimbursement rules and regulations.
• Participates in team scheduling coordination and “on-call” rotation schedule as necessary to meet patient care needs by assessing and evaluating patient needs via telephone and advising or making home visits as required.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and attends in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level