RN Care Manager

Hope Hospice – Loving Professionals with a Shared Vision to Serve We are recognized as a Top Workplace and a Best of New Braunfels recognized Best Hospice for 10 years and Best Thrift Shop on and off for 8 years. Since 1984, Hope Hospice has assisted over 15,000 patients and their families with Hospice services. As a non-profit, community-owned organization we believe in providing exceptional, compassionate care, focusing on the quality of life for anyone who qualifies for service, regardless of their ability to pay. We love our employees just as much as we love our patients. That’s why we’ve put together a generous benefits package that includes: Health Medical, Dental, and Vision - paid 100% for employee only; competitive plan cost for dependents Health Savings Account with matching employer contributions of $100 per month Company paid Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment, and an Employee Assistance Program paid for by Hope Hospice Additional Life and Accident and Critical Illness, FSA/Dependent Care, Short-Term Disability, and other voluntary benefits are available Time Off Vacation - up to 4 weeks per year Sick - up to 2 weeks per year Personal Days (3) Paid Holidays (8) 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5% Tuition Assistance Opportunities for professional career development and growth Continuing education opportunities If you require assistance or accommodation completing our application process, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Human Resources Department 611 N. Walnut Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 Email:View email address on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Position: RN Care Manager Location: New Braunfels, TX Job Id: 302 # of Openings: 1 RN Care Manager What we offer: Generous paid time off package (4 weeks of vacation time, 2 weeks of sick time, 3 personal days, and 8 paid holidays) Medical, Dental, and Vision - paid 100% for employee only; competitive plan cost for dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) with matching employer contributions of up to $100 per month Company paid Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental/Dismemberment, and Employee Assistance Programs Additional Life and Accident and Critical Illness, FSA/Dependent Care, Short-Term Disability, and other voluntary benefits are available 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with company match up to 5% Flexible Work Schedules Competitive Pay End of year gift Tuition Assistance Job Summary: Delivers comprehensive patient care to assigned patients/families. Works cooperatively as a part of the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications: Graduate of approved school of nursing, preferably with a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree. Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. Reliable means of transportation; valid current Texas driver's license and automobile insurance. One or more years nursing experience in caring for the seriously ill patients. Knowledge of case management and an interdisciplinary team approach; use of the nursing process as it applies to hospice, palliative care, and home health patients and their families. Pain and symptom control, crisis intervention, and family/ patient counseling skills preferred. Computer knowledge required. Able to problem solve, make decisions, set priorities, keep accurate and orderly records. Suitable personal appearance, behavior, attitude, and integrity. Team player who is flexible, self-motivated, dependable, and gets along well with others. Work well independently and also deal effectively with people. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Nursing Care and Coordination Respond to patients' and families' hospice needs. Performs skilled nursing assessment of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Assesses and documents changes in patient’s condition, evaluating and appropriately reporting to the patient’s physician and/or Medical Director. Provide bedside nursing, perform nursing procedures or administer medications and treatments as ordered. Evaluates the patient’s medication needs for palliation by consulting appropriately with the patient’s physician/Medical Director. Cooperates the patient’s recertification process by evaluating and documenting the patient’s medical condition and decline. In accordance with Hospice Policy, assists the family and caregivers at time of death, handles necessary arrangements such as: pronouncing death, preparing the body, arranging for funeral home to remove body, notification of appropriate authorities, and medication and equipment disposal or removal. Listens carefully to patients and families, timely requesting support from social work and chaplains. Reports changes in patient’s condition. Documents, patient assessments, medications, treatments and responses concisely, accurately, completely, and timely. Participates in nurses’, bereavement, and other meetings and activities. Communicates with IDT members and facility staff members. Coordinates and completes patient admissions. Assures caregiver competence by instructing and verifying understanding of: disease process, signs and symptoms of approaching death, equipment, supplies, and medication usage; safety measures, including body mechanics and universal precautions. Evaluates and coordinates needed changes in level of care including hospitalization, respite care, crisis care and transfers. Coordinates additional services such as referrals for contracted therapists, (Physical, Speech, Occupational, Massage and Nutritional) and medical equipment/supply placement and removal. Monitors caregiver’s stress and ability to care for the patient. Reports needed changes in the POC to the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides emotional support for patient/family/caregiver. General: Support philosophy and objectives of Hope Hospice. Maintain professional licensure and/or certification current; know and abide by professional practice rules. Current on governmental and accreditation requirements affecting area of responsibility. Maintain professional appearance, behavior, attitude, and integrity. Maintain professional competency in area of expertise. Keep abreast of and abide by policies and procedures of the agency. Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior. Promote a team approach through cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility, and dependability. Participate in appropriate meetings and activities, including Performance Improvement. Exhibit good stewardship of resources, including self-care. Read materials and attend in-services, seminars or conventions as needed for professional growth. Contribute to an atmosphere of excellence, mutual respect, and caring. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Operates a motor vehicle in order to drive to and from assignments in patient homes and nursing facilities. Duties include climbing stairs of varying sizes, types, and degrees that may be slick or in disrepair; negotiating ramps of varying sizes, types, and degrees that may be slick or in disrepair; and dealing with various issues related to the yard and street; and dealing with other circumstances both outside and inside the patients place of residence. Must be able to perform under a wide variety of conditions and circumstances in the home. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to handle IV procedures, specimens, equipment and medications. May be required to repeatedly lift, carry, push and pull greater than 50 pounds, and carry agency provided electronic equipment for completing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in the home. Potential for exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious material. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, both in person and by telephone. Works periodically in office environment; moderate amount of standing, walking, stooping, sitting, reaching. Travel: There is no anticipated overnight travel for this position. Local day travel is required. Please note this job description has been designated to include the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contact or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Hope Hospice is an equal opportunity employer regardless of gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, race, national origin, religion, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hope Hospice