Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Chillicothe, OH

5d•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 times of their lives. Using hospice best-practice care delivery approaches, you will have the tools and resources needed to ensure an excellent end-of-life experience for your patients. You will be a part of an interdisciplinary team, working with experienced teammates who are dedicated to delivering a unique experience for every patient.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is preferred.
Hospice experience is desired.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Capable of all physical demands.

Responsibilities

Symptom management: Through a thorough assessment, 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 the development of the plan of care. Listen to patient and family members.
Documentation: Complete 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.