RN Case Manager - Home Hospice, Full Time

Rainbow Community Care•Town of Farmington, WI

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Rainbow Community Care is highly regarded for excellence in hospice, palliative, and guided care and invites you to join in our mission of enhancing lives throughout aging, illness, and loss. Purpose of the Position The RN Case manager (RNCM) is responsible for development, oversight and implementation of the patient’s plan of care. The RNCM in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) develops and supervises the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care for assigned patients.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of current car insurance are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Must be able to drive to and from care facilities, patient homes, and/or other locations as necessary for your role.
Must be able to maintain healthy boundaries and positive interpersonal relationships.
Must be tactful and courteous in communication with others, whether in-person, by phone, or in writing.
Must act with integrity and demonstrate good work ethics including reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Develops and supervises the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care.
Implements physician orders and maintains communication with patient’s primary care physician.
Educates family members on patient care skills, meds, treatments, use of equipment, and on signs and symptoms of the dying and grieving process.
Maintains communication with interdisciplinary team members through participation in bi-weekly meetings.
Visually observes and interprets changes in behavior and psychological and physiological status of patient for ongoing assessment.
Develops nursing diagnosis and individualized care plans for each patient and modifies care plan based on ongoing assessment of patient condition.
Documents medication given, care given, patient condition, assessment, and patient diagnosis on patient chart.
Completes documentation in a timely manner and maintains integrity of the patient chart.
Attends trainings and staff meetings as required.