RN Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Company: Alamo Hospice
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAlamo Hospice is searching for an RN Case
Manager. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes
health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k with
match, paid holidays, generous PTO plan, and more. If you have
related clinical nursing experience and a hospice heart, apply
today!Position Summary:The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager,
will report to the Patient Care Manager and is a member of the
Interdisciplinary Team. This role is responsible for delivering
professional nursing care to patients, by supporting and providing
initial and ongoing patient assessments, in accordance with the
established plan of care, attending physicians' orders,
interdisciplinary team, state and federal requirements as well as
the Company policies and procedures. Essential Duties:
- Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload,
including the assessment, determine eligibility, admission
processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the
nursing process
- Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient
physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may
impact patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by
other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Initiate communication with the attending physician,
interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of
coordinating optimal care
- Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and
update the plan of care
- Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing
procedures as directed by the attending physician
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to
family
- Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes,
reports and prepare care plans timely
- Report any changes in patients' condition, patient needs,
issues or problems, immediately to attending physician, nursing
supervisor and interdisciplinary team, patients' family and other
authorized agency personnel
- Provide teaching to family, caregivers and interdisciplinary
team members to ensure continuity of patient care
- Develop and maintain familiarity with Federal, State, Company
policies and procedures regarding patients benefit
- Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide
as required by Federal, State, CHAP, and Company guidelines
- Share in providing 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage to patients
and families as necessary
- Other duties as assigned Performance Responsibilities:
- Maintains positive internal and external customer service
relationships
- Maintains open lines of communication
- Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its
completion
- Meets all productivity requirements
- Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented
environment
- Actively participates in continuing education programs, staff
meetings, conferences, agency in-services and community events as
requested/required by their supervisor
- Represents the organization professionally at all time Position
Requirements & Competencies:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients,
family members, visitors, agency personnel, and general public
- Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance
procedures
- Must pass completion of pre-employment health screening, drug
screen, background check where applicable by Federal and State
laws, company policiesWorking conditions: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and
handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand,
walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Universal
precautions and infection control standards must be maintained. May
be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. May be exposed to
blood, body fluids, tissues, other patient elements, varying and
unpredictable situations, and emergency crisis situations.
Environment: Moderate noise level similar to a typical home
environment or typical office environment, with computers,
printers, and work activity.Addus provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.To apply via
text, text 1305 to (334) 518-4376
Keywords: Alamo Hospice, Conroe , RN Hospice Nurse Case Manager, Executive , Conroe, Texas
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