Palliative Care RN Case Manager

Eden Health•Tucson, AZ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Palliative Care RN Case Manager provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care. Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients. The role demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique. The RN Case Manager demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness. This role addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver, makes referrals to other disciplines as needed, and coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients. The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients.
Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique.
Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness.
Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients.
Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings.
Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed.
Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan.
Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient.
Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition.
The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs.
The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
Employee Hardship Fund
Bonuses Program
Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
Employee Wellness. Family first culture
Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
Financial Planning through Unum
Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
Training and educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status