RN Case Manager, Hospice

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting, aligning with Sutter's mission, goals, and objectives. The successful candidate will facilitate the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensure the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others. Experience in a Hospice environment is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
2 years recent relevant experience.
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting.
Facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan.
Ensures the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others.
Meets company productivity standards.
Handles sensitive issues and conflict with or among others.
Directs and reinforces staff efforts.
Effectively plans and organizes work.
Thinks critically to effectively plan and organize department operations.
Effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identifies when to consult supervisor.
Deals with a challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintains a positive and professional image.
Demonstrates self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Maintains all required licensure and certifications.