RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Case Manager
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in a hospital, home health agency, hospice, or related program.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Arkansas.
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license, personal automobile, automobile insurance required.
- Knowledge of palliative care with emphasis on symptom control associated with terminal illness.
- Knowledge of the holistic approach toward patient care and the nursing process as it applies to hospice patients and families.
- Knowledge and acceptance of hospice philosophy and principles of care.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Ability to recognize both positive and negative aspects of death and grief.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other customers.
- Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
- Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the patient care functions after the initial admission and assignment to a designated RN Case Manager.
- Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team for the management of the plan of care on an ongoing role to meet patient/family needs.
- Update the Plan of Care on an ongoing basis keeping other team members current regarding the progress of the patient’s physical status and any changing needs for care.
- Monitor pain and symptom control to assure optimal patient comfort.
- Serve as a preceptor for nurses in orientation, students, and trainees.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, care planning activities, and other committee meetings as assigned.
- Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities.
- Participate in community outreach activities to educate the public about Arkansas Hospice, Inc. services.
- Coordinate and provide education on hospice and hospice services for patients/families, other team members, and the community.
- Rotate on-call duty to provide 24-hour service to patients and families as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
- FSA and FSA Dependent care
- Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
- Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free parking at all locations.
- Mileage reimbursement for company travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
