Hospice PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager (CM)
About The Position
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care. Here at New Day Hospice we believe that individuals who are facing a life-limiting illness or injury deserve compassion and support in promoting dignity of life through death and beyond, New Age Hospice uses a team-oriented approach to providing care and comfort as you and those closest to you navigate through your physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current driver’s license.
- Two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Must read, write and comprehend English.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
- Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
Responsibilities
- Administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence.
- Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, families, and referring agency.
- Assume responsibility for and participate in the coordination of care.
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
- Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan, as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, Nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Prioritize needs with the members of the IDG/T.
- Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
- Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
- Demonstrate commitment and professional growth and competency by participating in the Hospice sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
- Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
- Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
