RN Case Manager

Good Shepherd Hospice•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager to serve patients and their families in Wichita and surrounding communities. The RN provides nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The role responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls, makes patient visits as needed, and completes after-hours admissions and death visits as needed. The RN shares in providing around-the-clock coverage, seven days a week.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where care is provided.
Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics, or general medical/surgical nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager.
Coordinate optimal patient and family care and use of resources by communicating with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed.
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician regarding patient and family care.
Contact families assigned to new patients and maintain communication as requested or desired by the family.
Collect information on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may affect patient and family health, and incorporate it into the Plan of Care.
Keep patient records up to date, accurately documenting problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes; submit paperwork according to Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
Instruct patients and caregivers on medication administration and recognizing side effects and adverse reactions; personal care and oral hygiene; lifting, moving, ambulation, and exercise; disaster and safety management; and preparing for events preceding death.
Inform the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues.
Attend hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
Provide appropriate support at the time of death.
Share in providing 24-hour, seven-days-a-week coverage to patients and families.
Evaluate hospice aides every two weeks.
Evaluate LPNs at least once per month.
Develop an understanding of hospice philosophy through individualized study.
Develop proficiency in pain management through individualized reading, in-services, or seminars.
Complete other assigned tasks.
Respond promptly and appropriately to phone calls, make patient visits as necessary, and complete after-hours admissions and death visits as needed.
Cultivate communication and bereavement skills.