Hospice-RN Case Manager

BE APART OF LUTHER MANOR'S HOSPICE TEAM

FULL TIME RN CASE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE

The Luther Manor Hospice RN Case Manager gives skilled nursing care to patients in their homes; administers medications and treatments.

• Uses tools of observation, interviewing, data history, and physical observation and assessment, to collect and document basic patient data for initial assessment.
• Visually observes and interprets changes in behavior, psychological and physiological status of patient for ongoing assessment.
• Develops nursing diagnosis and care plans individualized for each specific patient and modifies care plan based on ongoing assessment of patient condition.
• Evaluates patient compliance with self-medication and self-treatment, and modifies care plan accordingly.
• Contacts patient or family to set up schedule for home visits.
• Gives or directs total care for all patients including personal hygiene, comfort measures, nourishment, and provides physical and psychological support to the patient and family.
• Documents medication given, care given, patient condition, assessment, and patient diagnosis on patient charts.
• Maintains integrity of the patient chart
• Directs and applies problem-solving techniques in resolving issues.
• Drives to and from patients' homes and to meetings at other locations as necessary
• RN license to practice nursing in Wisconsin upon hire; valid Wisconsin driver's license upon hire; re-certification as required.
• Minimum of 2 years public health, home health nursing or hospice experience (preferred).
• Prefer 4-year bachelor degree in nursing or 3-year diploma. Will consider 2-year associate degree with significant experience
• Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative manner in order to improve clinical quality outcomes.
• Tactful, dependable, empathetic and courteous
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is accepted and understood by staff, residents and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all work-related and / or emergent situations.
• Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment and is a team player.
• Good health and physical stamina and the ability to make in-home / facility visits.
• Experience working with computer systems; proficient in Microsoft, Excel and Word.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record Must have auto insurance with Luther Manor minimum coverage requirements.