Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) Hospice - PRN - Sonoma County

Bridge Home Health and Hospice • CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes and directs care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

• A graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure in state of practice and current CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and can show proof of valid auto insurance.
• Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license.
• A minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience not required but responsible for supervising hospice aides.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
• Maintains current documentation on EMR system according to organization policies/procedures and applicable laws/regulations.
• Assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for an assigned case load when assigned by the Clinical Manager/DPCS.
• Acts as Case Manager or Admission Nurse when assigned by Clinical Manager/DPCS.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Adheres to the company attendance and reliability guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Career Growth Opportunities: Various development pathways
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Flexible Savings Account

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees