Registered Nurse Night Case Manager- Hospice

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System at Beloit Regional Hospice is hiring a Registered Nurse Night Shift Case Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for providing care for all patients/family on call needs based on the nursing process. The Case Manager coordinates services provided by the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure patient and family needs are met, and care is provided consistently with federal and state regulations, Beloit Health System/Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures, and hospice standards of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois, with the ability to obtain a license in the opposite state. Must apply within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
Assessment skills, flexibility, dependability, and teamwork skills are imperative.
Maintain current knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations, and the RN Scope of Practice for Wisconsin and Illinois.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team, including the primary care physician, regarding patient's condition.
Develop a plan of care for each patient involving the patient/family and interdisciplinary team and update plan of care when patient condition changes.
Be attentive to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of patient/family experience, supporting directly or consulting with other team members to meet needs.
Document patient/family needs, goals, and interventions accurately in the medical record.
Document all patient encounters prior to end of shift for continuity of care.
Instruct and educate primary caregivers, family, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
Supervise and document on-site evaluation of certified nursing assistant delivery of care every 14 days.
Communicate to any unusual or potentially problematic needs/concerns.
Assess and admit patients, develop initial Interdisciplinary plan of care and complete paperwork in accordance with Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures.
Communicate in a positive, responsive, cooperative manner with patients, families, team members, and all others you encounter as a representative of Beloit Regional Hospice.
Anticipate and meet patient and family needs.
Participate in agency in-services and community education opportunities as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
Assist in providing 24-hour, 7 day-a-week coverage to patients/families.
Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
Adhere to established hospice and health system, rules, and regulations.