Registered Nurse Case Manager
About The Position
This role involves providing hospice care to patients in their residences. The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate hospice care with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, consulting with physicians on patient condition changes, educating patients and families, documenting clinical notes, participating in team conferences, and performing on-call duties. The RNCM will also supervise and provide direction to hospice aides and LPNs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS Certified
- Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance Coverage
- Reliable transportation
- A minimum of 1 year of Clinical experience
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history review
- Travel to patients' residences to conduct visits
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinate hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patient's family members to ensure needs are met.
- Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
- Consult with the attending physician and hospice medical director concerning changes in patient condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and health maintenance strategies
- Submit complete, accurate, and relevant clinical notes promptly.
- Participate in IDG and case conferences
- Performs on-call duties per policy and as needed
- Conducts an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patients
- Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the plan of care.
- Supervise and evaluate the care given by the hospice Aide at a minimum of once every 14 days or as needed.
- Provide care plan to Hospice Aide and LPN as part of the IDG team.
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
