RN Case Manager Marin County

divh2Hospice RN Case Manager/h2pAnchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the employees who have chosen us as their work family. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits, and a compassionate work environment./ppEssential Job Responsibilities:/pulliCompletes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)./liliProvides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process./liliAssesses and evaluates patients status by: Writing and initiating plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary./liliUses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis./liliDevelops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process./liliInitiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physicians plan of care./liliCounsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs./liliProvides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan./liliAssists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patients efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care./liliActs as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload./liliCompletes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate./liliCommunicates with the physician regarding the patients needs and reports changes in the patients condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as required./liliCommunicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan./liliTeaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group./liliProvides and maintains a safe environment for the patient./liliAssists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care./liliWorks in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver./liliAttends interdisciplinary group meetings./li/ulpPosition Qualifications:/pulliRegistered Nurse with valid CA state license./liliHospice experience preferred. At least one year of recent hospice experience along with a strong foundation of acute care experience./liliMaintains a current CPR certification./liliValid drivers license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to drive to patient locations./liliIdeal candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, motivated and a passion for Hospice./li/ulpWe are committed to protecting our team members and patients from COVID-19. All new team members must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption due to Qualifying Medical Reasons or Religious Beliefs subject to legal requirements./ppBenefits:/pulliMileage reimbursement/li/ulpMedical specialties:/pulliHospice Palliative Medicine/li/ulpSchedule:/pulliMonday to Friday/li/ulpExperience:/pulliHospice care: 1 year (Preferred)/li/ulpLicense/Certification:/pulliRN License (Required)/li/ulpWork Location: On the road Pay Range - based on experience/p/div