Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) - Hospice - PRN - Central Coast

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Req #494

Weekdays and Weekends (PRN)

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes and directs care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education / experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

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(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by writing and initiating plan of care.
• 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.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments 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 self- sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Maintain current documentation on EMR system according to organization policies / procedures and applicable laws / regulations.
• The RN Case Manager, when assigned by the Clinical Manager / DPCS, assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for an assigned case load.
• The Admission RN may act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager / DPCS and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• The RN Case Manager may act as an Admission Nurse when assigned by Clinical Manager / DPCS and assumes responsibility to coordinate with intake, program staff and management to complete a patient initial admission / assessment with plan of care.

Communication :

Additional Duties :

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description

Job Qualifications :

California only :

All States :

Physical Requirements :

Why Join Us?

We believe our employees are the key to unlocking our potential, which is why we're dedicated to investing in your success, well-being, and future. When you join Bridge, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive :

o Medical, dental, and vision insurance

o Company-paid life insurance

o Mileage reimbursement

o Paid time off, holidays, and sick days

o Employee Assistance Program

o 401(k)

o Flexible Savings Account

o ...and more!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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