RN Hospice Case Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in all hospice settings
• Frequency of patient/family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his/her assessment of need, but will be a minimum of every 15 days
• Utilizes teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care at end of life and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes and trajectory, disease management, hospice philosophies, signs and symptoms of decline and end of life
• Updates the primary physician as indicated and according to agency, accreditation, state and federal requirements
• Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient of her/his caseload to include appropriate utilization of services and the appropriate hospice level of care criteria are met
• Makes referrals to other team members as appropriate.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Leads the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) specific to each patient and family on their caseload
• Coordinates all services and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide consistent patient care.
• Enters, completes and updates documentation in the electronic health record as required according to agency/department standards and policies, accreditation, state and federal guidelines.
• Communicates problems and changes in condition to physicians, supervisor and other members of the IDG.
• Supervises and performs Home Health Aide and licensed practical nurse supervisory visits according to agency standards.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
• Typically requires 1-2 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in home health, hospice, medical/surgical, long term care, emergency care/ICU or oncology or similar related experience
• Competent in the principles of deformity prevention, normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment; and fundamental principles of human behavior and an understanding of the effects of stress upon individuals and groups.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program