RN Case Manager - South Metro

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job description

Join Favoured Hospice where you can grow as a nurse and pave your own way as a case manager. At Favoured Hospice we are looking to build a new culture as a company where our employees are welcomed, heard, and valued, so that they can give their best to our patients. We are seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to join our team.

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing with emphasis on comfort care. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by :
• Writing and initiating plan of care
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family / caregiver needs
• Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Includes the patient and the family in the care process.
• Administers medications as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward optional comfort care.
• Acts as RN Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

Requirements : Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

At least 1 year of experience working as a hospice case manager required.

Current licensure in State.

Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.

Able to lift, position and / or transfer patients.

Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and / or crouching.

Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with strong case management skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.