Hospice RN Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Positions available for both East and West Valley.

No Required On Call Duties!

In My Home Hospice Care is owned, operated, and managed by a very special group of social service professionals who see our own beloved family members in the eyes of every patient we care for. We are a small agency with the goal of providing personalized, dignified, and respectful care to each and every one of our patients, just as we would hope for our own family members. In My Home Hospice provides ongoing education in Hospice and End of Life care to ensure your success as a Hospice Nurse. As a In My Home Hospice employee, youll become a valued member of a multidisciplinary team where you will partner with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, volunteers and agency leaders who are committed to providing compassionate, gentle and personalized care.

We offer excellent compensation with generous perks. We are looking for compassionate, motivated, caring individuals, committed to excellence and outstanding patient care to come be a part of our family. We are offering top, competitive pay and sign on bonuses.

DUTIES

To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

Registered Nurse means an individual registered and licensed to practice nursing in Arizona

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients / family members to ensure needs are met.

Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.

Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.

Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.

Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients condition requiring order changes and / or changes in the plan of care.

Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.

Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.

Submit patient visit schedule weekly.

Participate in IDG and case conferences.

Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.

Take responsibility for ensuring patients plans of care are kept current.

Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.

Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.

Participate in staff development meeting.

Continually strive to improve his / her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and / or individual research and reading.

Provide education to patients / family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions etc..

Perform additional duties as they arise.

JOB CONDITIONS

May be stressful, however, you have a team of experts to assist you, you are not alone

The ability to access patients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.

Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to sensitive patient medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse.

3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.

4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem solving skills.

5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Flexible work from home options available.