Registered Nurse Case Manager - Homes

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

17d•$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 uses 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 works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), patients, families, and attending physicians to assess needs, establish and update plans of care, provide direct nursing care, and communicate and document patient progress. The RN also supervises CNAs and LPNs, supports program development and organizational goals, and follows applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. The position is based in Homes and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.; emergency duty may be required outside normal work hours or days.

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, use sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and maintain confidentiality.
Must effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently in the field.
Must meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds and transferring patients.
Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of RN experience using physical assessment skills is preferred.
Prior experience in oncology, home health, hospice, or palliative care 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 families.
Contribute to program development strategies and collaborate with other departments to support cohesive program development.
Meet or exceed identifiable standards for the position and uphold Treasure Coast Hospice/Model Standards for patient visits and compliant documentation.
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs, as well as family needs.
Establish and update plans of care based on clinical assessments and patient and family goals and needs, in collaboration with the IDT, patient, family, and attending physician.
Provide direct skilled nursing care, including assessments, medication administration by oral/sublingual, subcutaneous, intravenous, and rectal routes, wound care, and activities of daily living assistance.
Administer medications according to orders and policies, evaluate and document responses and effectiveness, and handle controlled substances in accordance with requirements.
Destroy narcotic and other medications no longer in use according to policy.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the IDT and participate in reviewing and revising plans of care.
Document changes in patient condition, interventions, outcomes, progress toward care goals, and education provided to patients and families, including topics and their understanding.
Supervise CNAs and LPNs.
Provide and update required credentialing information for area healthcare facilities and hospitals and maintain good standing with them.
Support the organization’s compliance program and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities related to the organization’s strategic plan.
Attend work as required; attendance is a condition of employment.
Perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal working hours or days when required during emergencies, crises, or disasters, including at evacuation sites.