RN case manager - PRN

Affinity Hospice•Alabaster, AL

18h

About The Position

The registered nurse/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care. The role draws on nursing experience, with emphasis on community health education, and uses community resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. The position is PRN.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and 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

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

Responsibilities

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