RN Case Manager, Hospice

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

10h

About The Position

Sutter Care at Home – Valley is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide skilled palliative and end-of-life care in community settings, in alignment with Sutter Health’s mission, goals, and objectives. The RN Case Manager facilitates development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and coordinates and manages hospice services for patients and their significant others. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a 40-hour workweek. The schedule is days, with variable days of the week, eight-hour shifts, and every other weekend required. The position is union-represented. The pay range is $65.70 to $88.27 per hour; the applicable range depends on the primary work location, and starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and to exercise sound independent nursing judgment in planning and providing care.
Knowledge of pathophysiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
Knowledge of basic safety and infection-control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and significant others, and to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for terminally ill patients.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, think critically, solve problems, and identify when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict, reinforce staff efforts, and manage time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting.
Facilitate development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan.
Coordinate and manage hospice services for patients and their significant others.
Assess patients and recognize special needs associated with hospice care in the home.
Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Meet company productivity standards.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and pursue self-directed learning to meet professional development or license requirements.