RN Case Manager - Gwinnett county

RN Case Manager at Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care provides nursing care to patients, including coordinating patient/family care with the Interdisciplinary Team and other healthcare providers. Responsibilities Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Triages calls and assists patient/primary caregiver with problem resolution Teaches and counsels patients and families in meeting nursing and related needs Makes visits for symptom management and support as needed Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions Maintains current, accurate, detailed reports in accordance with policy Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition to the IDG Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan Obtains and receives physician orders as required Pronouncement of patients Requirements Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia Current and continued CPR certification At least one or two years of recent home care experience; hospice experience preferred Good verbal and written communication and problem solving skills Responsible, valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for making home visits required #J-18808-Ljbffr Longleaf Hospice, LLC