Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager - On Call

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

JOB POSITION: Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager On Call

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care
1. Completes 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).
2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
A. Writing and initiating plan of care
B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5. Develops 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.
6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers
medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
9. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward
self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and
assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s
condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as
appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the
patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Teaches 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.
5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of
care.
7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group
Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Schedule: *To be discussed during the interview.*

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances
• Employee Discounts
• PTO
• Sick Time 
• 401k