RN, Case Manager - (HPH Hospice) - Alachua Office

Job Profile Summary The RN, Case Manager is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and providing clinical, palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit in order to keep the participant in their home environment as long as possible. Qualifications Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred. Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) Ability to visit participants in their homes for assessments Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Some locations may require additional certification Responsibilities Provides reassurance on the phone to patients and families Assists in finding solutions to their questions and/or recognizes the need for an in-person visit Coordinates in-person visits when needed or requested Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Completes initial and semi-annual assessments for all Company services, explaining services to patients/families, addressing questions regarding patient needs, fears, and physical limitations, and presenting services in an empathetic and compassionate manner Provides information to Physicians and other IDT members and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs Initiates skilled nursing interventions to enhance prevention, prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort Obtains Physician orders and completes documentation per Company policy Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines and works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public Communicates frequently with other members of the IDT and provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff and develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc., at facilities Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, prevention, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process and safety practices Conducts home visits to assess home safety, medication compliance, nutritional compliance, DME compliance and the ability to live safely in the community Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDT or other health professionals Participates with the IDT to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness and attends daily IDT collaboration meetings Prepares concise and pertinent oral and written reports to the IDT and encourages input from all disciplines Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors, utilizing positive approaches when working with others Supervises patient care provided by Community Health Workers and Home Health Aides as requested During emergencies (e.g., hurricanes), may be required to report to a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services, possibly reporting ahead of scheduled date/time and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands The following abilities are required while performing the duties of this job: see, hear, talk, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required: stand, sit, reach with hands/arms, lift, bend, balance. Occasionally required: pull, push, stoop/crouch, kneel, climb stairs. Compensation Pay Range: $61,860.66 – $96,657.28 Drug Testing and Background Screening This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Chapters Health System