Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, KS

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes the responsibility for development, implementation, and management of the patient’s plan of care. Collaborates with physician and other ordered disciplines as indicated to maximize patient outcomes. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Several years of clinical experience.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
BLS – BLS is required within three months of hire
Kansas State Driver’s License.
Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements.
Knowledge of MS Office software.
Keyboarding skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.
Ability to apply basic nursing principles.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
Certified as Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.
Clinical skills.
Home Health OASIS Data Set.

Responsibilities

Formulates a collaborative individualized plan of care based upon medical and nursing diagnosis and desired patient outcomes for hospice and homecare patients newborn thru geriatric.
Assumes responsibility for the provision of skilled services in accordance with the plan of care.
Completes accurate OASIS assessment as indicated.
Collaborates with physician, patient/family and other assigned disciplines regarding care needs and revisions to plan of care.
Completes supervision of HHA services provided as per policy.
Participates in on-call responsibilities as needed to ensure 24 hour nursing availability for agency hospice, homecare and private duty patients. Participation includes call, scheduled visits and admissions.
Completes timely and accurate documentation as per agency policy.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, family members, co-workers, physicians and referral sources.
Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborates with team members as appropriate.
Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).