RN Case Manager Outpatient Hospice Paducah, KY

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Position Summary

The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity,

Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S / he

is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all

departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager functions as a member of the interdisciplinary

team (IDT) in order to provide routine and emergency assessment of patients, education to patients and caregivers, and care coordination to

ensure the needs of patients and their families are met. S / he helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and

coping. S / he works in a flexible schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provides after-hours emergency support to the patient and

family (on-call responsibilities are part of the role requirement).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical, psycho-social and spiritual services as indicated by Plan of Care through case management model.
• Collaborates with IDT to meet needs of patient for clinical, psycho-social and spiritual interventions.
• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits

documents.

• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.

Performs supervisory duties for Hospice Aides and Hospice Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses and adjusts assignments

as needed to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Communicates with IDT, Medical Director, and attending Physician as indicated regarding measures to alleviate symptoms,

and monitors response to measures implemented.

Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in periods of crisis through case management with the

members of the IDT.

Collaborates with IDT to coordinate hospice care for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.

Ensures documentation at bedside.

• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains clinical knowledge of appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to manage pain and

other symptoms; uses clinical practice guidelines and standards to sustain appropriate nursing care.

Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated; may include participation in on-call services to

provide holistic team-based approach to hospice services.

• Appropriately records observations, interventions and other pertinent information.
• Prevents unwanted / unwarranted hospitalizations where possible by meeting patient and family needs in the home through

anticipatory care.

Keeps Medical Director and attending Physician informed of patient changes in condition and requests clinically-sound

interventions when needs change.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience preferred.
• Hospice, oncology, home health and / or long-term care experience preferred.

Skills

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

Days / Afternoons (United States of America)

Department :

Outpatient Hospice - Paducah

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