Hospice RN Case Manager

Registered Nurse (FT) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to establish the patient’s eligibility and appropriate levels of care. Assess the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, environmental, safety, ADL, and psycho-social needs, including risk for pathological grief. Assess all aspects of the patient’s pain and develop an individualized pain management plan. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs at the start of care and throughout care. Develop an individualized palliative plan of care based on the needs identified which demonstrates the management of discomfort and provision of symptom relief. Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs. Implement the care plan utilizing appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care. Coordinate all patient/family services and participate in prioritizing the needs of members of the interdisciplinary team. Use the case management approach, referring to other services as needed. Support, consult, and educate the patient, family, and caregiver regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life cares, and managing ethical concerns. Document nursing assessments, care plans with problems, appropriate goals and interventions identified, care provided, and patient/family outcomes demonstrating progress toward established goals. Document and communicate information using current processes and technology available to Agency. Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in care plan revision/update. Work in a team approach with members of the interdisciplinary team to evaluate ongoing patient/family responses to and satisfaction with care. Support the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs. Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve quality of life. Perform duties consistent with the Nursing Practice Act including the Standards of Competent Performance. Demonstrate the ability to correctly use and direct the use of medical supplies and equipment. Provide specialized hospice training to other staff the patient’s family and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care. Participate in the On-Call rotation as requested. Participate in orientation, in-service education, and performance improvement. Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy. Prepare re-certification and discharge paperwork as appropriate and submit timely. Evaluate own needs for support and communicate concerns to manager. Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings. Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions. Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency. Participate in performance improvement activities. Abide by Agency policies and procedures. Accept other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING Current, active license in the state of Arizona Board of Nursing, pursuant to ARS Title 32, Chapter 15 including fingerprint checks, Current CPR, health clearance, and clinical skills self-assessment. Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience and BSN or one year of professional nursing experience within the last 3 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr