RN Hospice Case Manager Float

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

4d•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice RN Case Manager coordinates care and provides initial and ongoing nursing assessment of the patient / family needs and coordination of the patient’s plan of care with interdisciplinary team members and attending physician. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Current certification to practice as a Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of the hospice
Demonstrated experience of excellent nursing skills
Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop hospice specific clinical knowledge
Reliable transportation
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

BSN
Hospice & Palliative Care Nursing certification
1+ years of hospice experience within the last three years or 1+ years of clinical experience in hospital, home health or community setting
Proficient computer skills and Electronic Medical Record experience

Responsibilities

Provides initial and ongoing assessments of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living, i.e., risk of pathological grief; cultural and spiritual implications; verbal and non-verbal communication patterns
Assesses the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care
Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility
Implements the individualized plan of care and recommends revisions to the plan as necessary, i.e., managing discomfort and providing symptom relief; supplying specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care
Consults and educates the patient/family and other caregivers regarding: the disease process; pain and symptom management; self-care techniques; end of life care; and processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Ensure continual assessment of assigned patient’s and family’s needs from admission throughout the course of care
Provides ongoing evaluation of the patient/family response to care
Provides specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure safe care
Informs the physician of patient’s needs and outcomes of interventions as per standards
Determines the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs
Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team
Supervises LPNs/LVNs, Hospice Aides, and other paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines
Documents progress toward established goals as per standards
Uses the case management approach and refers to other services as needed
Maintains a patient case load, daily visits and point of care documentation levels as per standards
Communicates information using current process and technology available to the organization
Reports necessary information to Clinical Services Manager or designee
Participates with the on-call rotation schedule and weekends as assigned
Completes all job duties in a manner that meets the accepted standards of practice and the Optum Palliative and Hospice Care Policies and Procedures
Provides nursing services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the state specific Nurse Practice Act
Works collaboratively with others to achieve goals
Commitment to Mission, Vision, Values and excellent customer service
Participates in the Hospice Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
Attends all educational in-services as appropriate
Completes all mandatory educational in-service trainings
Engages in on-going self-development plan to build personal and professional leadership skills, organizational knowledge, and enhance knowledge of Hospice and Palliative care
Evaluates own needs for support and uses appropriate system(s) to meet the need
Identifies and addresses skill and/or knowledge gaps to fulfill job responsibilities
Seeks opportunities to network with colleagues, share knowledge, willingness to provide direct support, solicit feedback and exchange ideas