RN Case Manager - Little Rock

Affinity Hospice•Pine Bluff, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse/Case Manager to join their nationally recognized team. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and providing hospice care with an emphasis on community health education. The professional nurse will leverage community resources to meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health or hospice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
Responsible for supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
Perform other nursing duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.