Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Chula, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence. They coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, the patient and family, and the referring agency, and assume responsibility for care coordination. The role includes assessing hospice patients, developing and documenting plans of care, providing nursing care, communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and supporting patients and families. The nurse also participates in quality and professional development programs, completes required documentation, meets productivity standards, and performs assigned on-call duties. The position involves working in patient homes under varying environmental conditions, traveling locally, and responding to PRN emergency calls. It requires a flexible schedule and the ability to meet the physical, communication, and decision-making demands of providing hospice care. This description outlines regular essential functions and does not exclude other assigned duties.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Ability to respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to hear the nature of sounds and give full attention to others when listening.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
Ability to determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.
Ability to view a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document plans of care in correlation with the assessment.
Provide nursing care using infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in patient care.
Submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office/support center locations as needed to deliver care or attend education purposes.