Full-Time Hospice Case Manager - Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

General Position Description :

The Registered Nurse performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence. They coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group / Team, patient / family, and referring agency and assume responsibility for coordination of care. The Hospice Administrator reports to the Hospice Administrator.

Role Expectations :

• Assess hospice patients utilizing the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify their physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs.
• Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the Assessment
• Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA)
• Work with Interdisciplinary Group / Team to ensure patient / family needs are met.
• Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Timely submission of all required paperwork.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
• Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance

Requirements :

Education and experience :

Physical Requirements :

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.