Hospice Case Manager (PRN)

Spanish Cove Retirement Village•Yukon, OK

About The Position

Provides prescribed nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in a home setting, working independently without on-site supervision. The RN collaborates and communicates with the hospice interdisciplinary team, contributes to organizational goals, and remains committed to professional growth. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, educating patients and families, and coordinating services. The nurse also supervises and teaches LPNs and aides, participates in case conferences and team meetings, makes scheduled visits, and takes part in an on-call rotation, including holidays. Hours depend on assigned patient needs. The position is with Spanish Cove Retirement Village’s Home Hospice department. The nurse reports to the Nurse Supervisor, who oversees day-to-day IDT operations and patient care, job performance, professional development, and role responsibilities. The work includes home and other environments where employees may encounter environmental conditions, blood-borne pathogens, and physical, chemical, or respiratory hazards. Noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Two years of nursing experience is preferred; one year in home health and/or hospice is preferred.
Valid Oklahoma registered nurse license in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
Ability to function independently, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and team members.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in home health and/or hospice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed nursing care to patients in a home setting, functioning independently without on-site supervision.
Collaborate and communicate with members of the interdisciplinary team and participate in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply the nursing process and maintain clinical competencies according to Home Health & Hospice standards.
Administer medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, accepted standards of care, and guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and physicians.
Assess patients and develop and implement written plans of care with patients, following physician orders and applicable guidelines.
Perform and document nursing interventions and patient education according to the plan of care, adapting care as patient needs change.
Document patient status and nursing notes accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Address patient needs and problems, nursing interventions and responses, safety interventions, and education.
Organize and prioritize work; supervise and teach LPNs and aides and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
Promote teamwork and assist other staff and patients as needed.
Make scheduled visits and participate in the on-call rotation, including holidays.
Follow SC@Home policies and procedures, clarify deviations with the manager, use resources appropriately, and take accountability for decisions and actions.
Maintain professional, courteous communication; respect professional boundaries and patient rights; maintain confidentiality and serve as a patient and family advocate.
Initiate and document follow-up to patient and family needs, and provide concise, thorough reports to physicians when circumstances change.
Contribute to assigned patient discussions during interdisciplinary team meetings.
Orient new personnel when requested and serve as a resource to other staff members as needed.
Identify learning needs, attend required education and in-service programs, and develop knowledge and skills related to complex care and palliative care, death, and dying.