Rn Case Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, oncology, or home health nursing experience preferable
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care unit is desirable
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in caring for terminally ill patients is desirable
• Should have training in palliative care and symptom management

Responsibilities

• Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
• Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community
• Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.
• Provides assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention
• Determines the health status of the patient based on hospice criteria and identifies patient/family issues
• Provides follow-up for information related to patient care issues and continuity of care to the appropriate CCM/RN Case Manager
• Receives and returns telephone calls during non-business hours
• Accesses and supplements patient data via current computer program
• Communicates pertinent information to the CCM and necessary disciplines to ensure continuity of care
• Coordinates and identifies services needed by patient/family unit after hours regarding continuous care, transfers, staffing, physician’s orders, referrals, pharmacy, and durable medical equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of Gulfside Hospice policies and procedures and pertinent federal and state regulations
• Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care
• Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained
• Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager.