Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerWell Care Hospice • Greensboro, NC, US
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Well Care Hospice • Greensboro, NC, US
12 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionEducation : Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licensure / Certifications : Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification. Experience : Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. Essential Technical / Motor Skills : Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. Interpersonal Skills : Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Essential Physical Requirements : Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients Essential Mental Abilities : Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional / mental stability and stamina Essential Sensory Requirements : Keen observation skills. Exposure to Hazards : May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. Other - Hours of Work : Monday - Friday, with on-call responsibilities and holidays as needed.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
- Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family / caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.
- Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family / caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.
- Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain / receive physician orders as required.
- Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family / caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
- Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
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Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager • Greensboro, NC, US