Registered Nurse Case Manager

Treasure Coast Hospice• Fort Pierce, FL, US, FL

10h•$72,000 - $74,880

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans and delivers patient care, providing skilled nursing care and oversight in accordance with organizational policies and the Florida Nurse Practice Act. The role applies the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, and combines skilled professional nursing tasks with palliative and supportive care for patients and their families. The position includes comprehensive assessment of physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs; development and updating of care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), patients, families, and attending physicians; direct nursing care; medication administration and monitoring; patient and family education; compliant documentation; and supervision of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The RN also contributes to program development, compliance, and the organization’s strategic plan. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is associated with facilities. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days in response to emergencies, crises, or disasters, including at evacuation sites. The work involves routine exposure to blood and body fluids or tissues. The work location is smoke-free, and employees must follow smoking restrictions.

Requirements

Current and active Florida RN license.
Must obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse (CHPN) certification within 12 months.
Current and valid Florida driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Current CPR certification.
Must handle sensitive issues appropriately using sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently in the field.
Attendance is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of RN experience using physical assessment skills is preferred.
Prior experience in oncology, home health, hospice, or a palliative care setting is preferred.
Basic computer skills and EMR software experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver patient care and provide skilled nursing care and oversight in accordance with policies and the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Provide palliative and supportive care to patients and their family units.
Contribute to program development and work collaboratively with other departments to support cohesive team development.
Meet or exceed identifiable standards for the position and uphold Treasure Coast Hospice/model standards for patient visits and compliant documentation.
Apply hospice nursing skills, including case management, crisis intervention, communication, teaching, and thanatology skills.
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs and those of their family units.
Establish and update plans of care based on clinical assessment, patient and family needs, and goals of care, in collaboration with the IDT, patient, family, and attending physician.
Provide direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration by oral/sublingual, subcutaneous, intravenous, and rectal routes, wound care, and activities of daily living support.
Administer medications according to policy and procedure, evaluate responses and effectiveness, and document accordingly.
Administer controlled substances in accordance with physician orders and policies and procedures.
Destroy narcotic and other medications that are no longer being used in accordance with policy.
Communicate pertinent information about patients and families to the IDT and actively participate in reviewing and revising plans of care.
Document patient condition variances, interventions, outcomes, progress toward care-plan goals, and education provided to patients and families, including the topic and their understanding.
Supervise CNAs and LPNs.
Provide required credentialing information to area healthcare facilities and hospitals, update it as appropriate, and maintain good standing with each facility.
Support the organization’s compliance program, report concerns, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and organizational requirements.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities related to the organization’s strategic plan.
Attend work as required; attendance is a condition of employment.
Perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal working hours or days when required during an emergency, crisis, or disaster.