Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice
Alternate Solutions Health Network•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM), you will help patients and their families navigate the most intimate and difficult time of one’s life. Using hospice best-practice care delivery approaches, you will have all the tools and resources needed to ensure an excellent end-of-life experience for your patients. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will be able to work with experienced teammates who care deeply about delivering a unique experience for every patient.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
- Capable of all physical demands
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Hospice experience is desired.
- Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
- Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
Responsibilities
- Symptom management: Through a thorough assessment you will work closely with the patient’s attending physician and the hospice Medical Director to ensure every patient’s symptoms are well managed.
- Plan of Care: Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care. Individualize the plan of care and adjust as needs change.
- Continuity of Care: Manage interdisciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/progression and incorporate patient and family in development of plan of care. Listen to patient and family members.
- Documentation: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
- Operations: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs. Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- opportunity to participate in 401k
- company paid life insurance
- access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
