Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family / caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.

2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family / caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.

3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain / receive physician orders as required.

4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family / caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education :   Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

2. Licensure / Certifications :   Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

3. Experience :   Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills :   Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

5. Interpersonal Skills :   Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

6. Essential Physical Requirements :   Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients

7. Essential Mental Abilities :   Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional / mental stability and stamina

8. Essential Sensory Requirements : Keen observation skills.

9. Exposure to Hazards :   May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

10. Other - Hours of Work :   Monday – Friday, some on-call required.