HOSPICE CASE MANAGER RN, HOSPICE REIMBURSED

SGMC Health Hospice Position

What It's Like At Sgmc Health

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at Sgmc Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why You Will Love Sgmc Health

Sgmc has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Pto)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location: Hospice

Department: Ar - Hospice

Schedule: Full Time, 8 Hr Day Shift, 800-1630

Position Summary

Responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary team to the Nurse Manager, Hospice Executive Director, attending physician and the Medical Director for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with Hospice Of South Georgia Policies and Procedure. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care and appropriate services in accordance with the attending physician's orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care. Develops, maintains and supervises plan of care for provision of home health aide services to patients. May be assigned primarily to one care setting ie: hospice facility or home care but may be required to work variable shifts/settings as required to ensure patient care. Provides support to admissions/referrals/on-call services as setting or census dictates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Currently licensed as an Rn in the State of Georgia
• Current Cpr certification with American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• Minimum two years varied work experience as a Rn. Prefer one of the two years in home health or hospice setting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings required
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles required
• Must be able to apprise and be sympathetic to the specific fears and anxieties of the terminally ill
• Interpersonal relationships include patients, families, Sgmc employees, medical community, physicians and their office staff, Hospice employees and general public, including the geriatric community
• Must have current Georgia drivers license
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure and delicate situations
• Demonstrated ability to respond well to supervision and to work independently when required

Working Conditions - Ada Information

Hospice office and/or Langdale Hospice House, travel to patient's homes and communities. Subject to being on call 24 hours a day on a rotating basis with other Rn's. Documents appropriate assessments findings specific to level of care to ensure reimbursement and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Subject to high levels of stress. Duties require sitting, standing, bending, stooping and ability to lift and reposition adult patients.