RN Case Manager

Good Shepherd Hospice • Independence, MO

7d

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to serve patients and their families in Independence and surrounding communities. The RN provides nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize patient and family comfort and health. The RN responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls, makes patient visits as needed, and completes after-hours admissions and death visits as needed. The role shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided.
• Previous experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or general medical/surgical nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager.
• Coordinate optimal care and use of resources by communicating with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed.
• Develop communication and bereavement skills.
• Maintain regular communication with attending physicians about patient and family care.
• Contact families assigned to new patients and maintain communication as requested or desired by families.
• Assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may affect patient and family health, and incorporate the information into the Plan of Care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and submit paperwork according to Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on medication administration and recognizing side effects and adverse reactions; personal care and oral hygiene; lifting, moving, ambulation, and exercise; disaster and safety management; and preparation for events preceding death.
• Inform the Patient Care Manager about unusual or potentially problematic patient and family issues.
• Attend hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
• Provide appropriate support at the time of death.
• Share in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage to patients and families.
• Evaluate hospice aides every two weeks.
• Evaluate LPNs at least once per month.
• Develop understanding of hospice philosophy through individualized studies.
• Develop proficiency in pain management through individualized reading, in-services, or seminars.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed