Registered Nurse Case Manager/Full-Time Days

Hospice of South Texas•Victoria, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of South Texas is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our nonprofit leader in end-of-life care. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive care to patients and their families, focusing on physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs. The role requires a proactive approach to care planning, patient education, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Current State license as a Registered Nurse
Current State Drivers License
Reliable transportation
Valid and current auto liability insurance
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
Good interpersonal skills
Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a Clinical care setting
Hospice or home health experience preferred
Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs.
Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Evaluate own needs for support and use identified systems to meet the need.
Communicate information using current process and technology available to the organization.
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.