Archway Hospice is seeking a Full-Time RN Case Manager to administer skilled nursing care for hospice clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.
Essential duties include:
- Prioritize patient care and make visits according to the needs of the patients and families.
- Initiates communication with patients/families, physicians, and team members
- Perform admits, deaths and crisis management calls as required.
- Document all services provided in the EMR system within 24 hours of visit
- Attend educational opportunities, staff meetings and IDT (team meetings)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) is required
- Current Texas RN licensure required
- Valid Texas Driver’s license and car insurance
- Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
- Proof of current CPR.
- Must read, write and comprehend English.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Mileage is paid in addition to the above salary.
Send a resume to be considered for this position.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Essential Functions: Evaluation
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e., the risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal.
Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.
Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
Informing physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of the intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Determining the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Assessing the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.
Communicating information using the current process and technology available to the organization.
Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
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Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Multiple locations