FT Day Hospice RN Case Manager

COASTAL HOSPICE INC•Salisbury, MD

1d•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. In your role as a RN Case Manager, you will help ensure that every patient and family is honored, supported and comforted as they receive the right care at the right time throughout their journey.

Requirements

Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited college preferred
CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws
Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices
Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
Inpatient Unit RN: Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting
Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift
Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider
Extended Services RN: Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs
Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs
Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider
RN Case Manager: Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings
Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals
Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs
Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met