Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Hospice - FT

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

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager assumes responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing individualized plans of care for hospice and homecare patients, from newborn through geriatric. The nurse collaborates with physicians, patients and families, and other assigned disciplines to address care needs and maximize patient outcomes. The role includes providing skilled services, completing assessments and documentation, supervising home health aide services, and participating in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24-hour nursing availability. The position also promotes patient independence by setting care goals and involving patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care. The nurse observes patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborates with team members as appropriate. The role requires maintaining respectful working relationships and protecting confidential health information in accordance with applicable privacy and security regulations.

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 certification is required within three months of hire.
Kansas State Driver’s License.
Auto insurance equal to or greater than 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.
Demonstrated integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and commitment to excellence.
Ability to work autonomously and adapt to changing projects, priorities, and work volumes.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse population and provide proactive service to internal and external customers.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams.
Ability to think strategically, lead day-to-day processes, coach and provide leadership on complex projects, and lead or facilitate process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Clinical skills.
Knowledge of the Home Health OASIS Data Set.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

Responsibilities

Develop collaborative, individualized plans of care based on medical and nursing diagnoses and desired patient outcomes.
Provide skilled services in accordance with the plan of care.
Complete accurate OASIS assessments as indicated.
Collaborate with physicians, patients and families, and assigned disciplines regarding care needs and plan-of-care revisions.
Supervise home health aide services according to policy.
Participate in on-call responsibilities as needed, including calls, scheduled visits, and admissions, to ensure 24-hour nursing availability.
Complete timely and accurate documentation according to agency policy.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and referral sources.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and involving patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborate with team members as appropriate.
Comply with privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
Provide respectful customer service and maintain relationships with others.