Registered Nurse Case Manager Per Diem- Cottonwood, AZ
About The Position
Saint Mary's Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse Case Manager in Cottonwood, Arizona. The RN Case Manager assumes nursing responsibility for delivering each hospice patient's Plan of Care and evaluates personal and professional performance to improve productivity and quality of care. The role develops the patient's Plan of Care in collaboration with other professionals and implements treatment strategies based on nursing theory to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The nurse should be familiar with the needs of patients and families facing death and dying. The position involves hospice care in patients' homes and requires the ability to function in any home situation regardless of a client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. The organization describes a culture of caring, connection, and growth, and offers development opportunities for other roles. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification, or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Make an initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice-service eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
- Identify the patient's and family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, and reassess as needed at least every 15 days.
- Initiate and coordinate the plan of care.
- Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family responses to hospice care.
- Collaborate daily with the patient and family, attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to provide care.
- Instruct and supervise the patient and family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
- Evaluate personal and professional performance and make changes as needed to improve productivity and quality of care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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