PRN RN Case Manager

Heart N Soul Hospice•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The RN Case Manager provides nursing case management for patients with terminal disease. The role includes assessing the effects of the disease on patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living; implementing and revising individualized plans of care; coordinating care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals; and participating in interdisciplinary care planning. The position also includes assigned on-call duties, timely documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an RN, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of terminal disease on patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living, including grief risk and cultural, spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal needs.
Implement individualized plans of care and recommend revisions as necessary.
Collaborate on care with patients, patient caregivers, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
Attend Inter-Disciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; coordinate and participate in patient care planning, prioritize needs, and collaborate with the IDG to promote care coordination.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.