Hospice RN Case Manager

We are currently seeking a full-time hospice RN that organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education / experience. The hospice RN plans and delivers care to patients by assessment, planning, implementation and effectively interacts with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

Reports To : Clinical Director

Patient Care Responsibilities :

• Completes an initial comprehensive physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice plan of care.
• Develop and revise care plans in collaboration with IDG, PCP, patient & families.
• Initially and continually educates patient and families on hospice services & philosophy.
• Establish HHA care plans as well as indirectly and directly supervising the plan of care per regulations.
• Excellent communication with Clinical Director, IDG Team, PCP, community health representatives, patient & family.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain / symptom management changes / outcomes as appropriate.
• Knowledge of and availability to perform patient information visits or admissions as needed including explanation of the hospice services.
• Participate in on-call rotation as prescribed by the needs of the agency to provide nursing service to patients when required outside office hours.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.

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Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

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Work Location :  On the road

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