Hospice: RN Case Manager (Southwest Metro)

Lifespark Careers•Waconia, MN

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on community resources to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The position serves the Southwest Metro area, including Minnetonka, Victoria, Shakopee, Excelsior, Savage, Waconia, Chaska, Mound, Carver, and surrounding communities. The role is scheduled at 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an every-fifth-weekend rotation or five weekend shifts per quarter, two holidays per year, and no on-call duty stated in the schedule. Salary is $88,000–$94,600 annually, depending on experience, with mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile. The RN completes comprehensive patient and family assessments, develops and revises plans of care, provides nursing care and prescribed treatments, coordinates services with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary group, and educates and supports patients and caregivers. The position also documents care, supervises and delegates to ancillary personnel as needed, and participates in quality improvement and continuing education. Lifespark is a senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that has served older adults since 2004. The company describes its work as helping seniors remain healthy, navigate health care options, and live fuller, more independent lives. It offers a broad continuum of services and career opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience in health care; home care or hospice experience is preferred in the posting.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota nursing license.
Must pass a motor vehicle record check under Lifespark company policy.
Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home care or hospice.
Experience in a customer service or direct member-contact field.
Experience supervising caregivers.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
Conduct physical assessments and obtain histories of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
Assess and evaluate patient status by writing and initiating plans of care, regularly reevaluating patient and caregiver needs, and participating in plan revisions.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in the planning process.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician in the plan of care.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions appropriate to the assessment and plan.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
When assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, act as Case Manager and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes about patient condition and care, including pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate the care plan with community health-related personnel.
Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions; use opportunities for health counseling.
Work with the hospice interdisciplinary group and attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Maintain a safe patient environment and support continuity of care with patients, caregivers, and team members.
Work with caregivers and the interdisciplinary group to address patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.