Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

About Us : At

Interim Healthcare, we believe Hospice & Home Health care is more than a

serviceits a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace

of mind to patients and families facing lifes most delicate moments. With

compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are

heard, and every role carries purpose. If youre looking to make a difference

in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, wed

love to welcome you.

Job Summary :

Primary functions are to administer hospice care for clients

of all ages in their place of residence, skilled nursing facilities, or

assisted living facilities. Coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team,

patient / family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for

coordination of care. Works independently without on-site supervision.

Essential Functions :

Demonstrates

the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and

physical sciences in the application of the nursing process.

Demonstrates

knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlines

in Agency policy and clinical policy; maintains clinical competencies

according to home care standards; complies with state practice act.

Administers

all medications and treatments according to Agency policy, accepted

standards of care and home care guidelines.

Performs

accurate assessments, develops and implements a written Plan of Care with

the patient, following physicians orders and according to Agency

guideline; performs and documents nursing interventions including patient

education according to the Plan of Care and adapts these actions as

patient needs change.

Documents

patient status in an accurate, timely and concise manner as required by

Agency policy; addresses patient needs and problems, nursing interventions

and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching.

Establish

and maintain strong, positive relationships with referring physicians, and

family of patients care plan.

Compliance :

Ensure all interactions and communications with referring physicians

adhere to relevant healthcare laws and regulations.

Provide

support and comfort according to the hospice patients needs.

Collaborate

with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized

care plan.

Educate

patients and families on healthcare plan, symptom control, and end-of-life

care options

Makes

visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.

Additional Responsibilities :

Performs

other duties as assigned or requested.

Conforms

to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

Participates

actively in continuing education and in-services.

Maintains

confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices

Assumes

accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency

policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Organizational

skills

Ability

to supervise in accordance with Agencys policies and applicable laws.

Ability

to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or

members of the business community.

Time

management

Cooperative

attitude

Advanced

written and verbal interpersonal communication

Basic

math skills related to patient care.

Age-Related Competencies :

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to

identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management :

Treats all information and data within the scope of the

position with appropriate confidentiality and

security.

Risk Management : Cooperates

fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Keeps

abreast of changes in health care law.

Maintains

Agency / program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as state

accreditation standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications :

Education : Graduate

of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience :

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical

setting preferred

hospice.

License

/ Certification : Current Valid State Nursing license (RN), Current CPR

certification required

Drivers

license and proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing in the

OIG Excluded Provider listing.

Environmental Conditions :

Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and

offices; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some

exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level : tasks may

involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional

demands.

Physical Requirements : Sitting is required.

Requires ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous

manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and

agency needs. Ability to travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.