RN Case Manager- Full Time - Hospice

St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care•Katy, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes. The role coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients and families, and referring agencies, and assumes responsibility for coordination of care. The nurse assesses hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria, develops and documents individualized plans of care, and works with physicians and the care team to meet patient and family needs. The role also includes on-call responsibilities and services as assigned, timely completion of required paperwork, participation in quality and professional development activities, and meeting productivity standards. The position involves working in patient homes under varying conditions, traveling locally, and responding to PRN emergency calls. It may include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and stressful situations requiring timely decisions and resource coordination. Physical requirements include prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving patients, manual dexterity, and the ability to use a tablet and electronic health record accurately.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and address problems.
Ability to determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.
Ability to use a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Perform admissions and administer nursing care to patients of all ages in their place of residence.
Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient and family, and referring agency; assume responsibility for coordination of care.
Assess hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the assessment.
Provide nursing care using infection-control measures (OSHA).
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in patient care.
Submit all required paperwork on time.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office/support center locations as needed to deliver care or attend education purposes.