RN Case Manager - Hospice

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$89,419 - $106,620•Remote

About The Position

As a Hospice RN Case Manager, you will be providing individualized, coordinated hospice care to bring safety and comfort to patients and families. The holistic approach encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will have independence and flexibility in the field to visit patients one-on-one in their home environment. The RN will have a general territory within our service area where they will provide in-home hospice care to the patients. The territory for this position would primarily be in the southwest section of the Twin Cities Metro area.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of MN. License is active and in good standing.
Minimum of twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate.
Able to travel within a geographic area serviced by the office. Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and proof of auto insurance is required.
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms.
Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical status and the psycho-social status of the patient/family.
Initiates and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), the patient/family and the attending physician.
Primarily responsible for the coordination of care among IDG members and other healthcare providers external to the IDG, to ensure the continuous assessment of the patient/family needs, as well as the implementation of the IDG plan of care to guide the delivery of services and achieve the goals of hospice care.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
Provides education and interventions to support the effective management of the patient’s pain and other physical symptoms as well as assesses the patient/family’s response to intervention and treatment.
Directs the services provided by and supervises the LPN and Hospice Aide assigned to the patient/family.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient/family services provided.
Regularly attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings.