Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Lifecare Home Health Family•Jackson, GA

About The Position

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The role coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, the patient and family, and the referring agency, and assumes responsibility for coordination of care. The nurse assesses hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; develops and documents plans of care; and provides nursing care using infection-control measures. The role includes communicating with physicians and other care professionals, submitting required paperwork on time, participating in hospice in-service programs and the QAPI program, promoting hospice philosophy and policies, meeting productivity standards, and providing assigned on-call services. The position involves working in patient homes and traveling locally, with a flexible schedule and possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving patients, and manual dexterity. The nurse must communicate effectively, make independent judgments, determine resources needed for quality care, and use a tablet and Electronic Health Record.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and 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.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively, hear sounds, and give full attention to others.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions, use logic and reasoning, and 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

Perform admissions and administer nursing care to patients of all ages in their residences.
Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients and families, and referring agencies.
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 assessments.
Provide nursing care using infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA.
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, maintain or improve competency, and participate in the Hospice 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 health care professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed to provide care or attend education.