RN- Hospice Case Manager StillwaterGuthrie
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Nurse Case Manager
Companion Hospice
SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUMMARY: The Nurse Case Manager is responsible for providing nursing expertise and ensuring all services needed are identified outline in the Plan of Care and delivered to hospice patients and families. May be assigned visits admissions or RN triage duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:
Develops a detailed Plan of Care for each assigned patient in conjunction with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) patient family and attending physician.
Assures all services indicated in the Plan of Care are provided.
Participates in IDG as a core team member.
Supervises Home Health Aides/Certified Nurses Aides and Homemaker.
Reports to the attending physician and IDG any significant changes in the patients condition and requests change of orders and updates the Plan of Care as needed.
Ensures coordination of care across all settings.
Responsible for pain and symptom control.
Instructs patient and family on techniques of patient care.
Reviews with patient and family the Medicare Hospice benefit and all services that are available.
Completes all required documentation.
Participates in in-service training for staff and contracted facilities.
Participates in CQI activities.
Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements.
Has a responsibility to participate in staff training and education programs.
Participates in on call duties and admission procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS / BENCHMARKS:
Human Relations
Job Skills
Work Quality
Responsibility
Attitude
Initiative
Works Independently
Communication Skills
Stress Tolerance
Attendance
General Appearance
Dependability
Follows Company Policy
Timely Documentation
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the essential job duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse with current state license.
One year of recent medical surgical oncology or home care experience.
Knowledge of pain and symptom control related to terminally ill patients.
Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good communication negotiation and public relations skills.
Demonstrates autonomy organization assertiveness flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Reliable transportation current drivers license and current auto insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are those needed for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; to stand walk climb stoop and kneel for two to five minutes intermittently throughout the day; to use hands and fingers and handle and feel objects such as patients supplies or office equipment; to drive to and from appointments; to reach with hands and arms; to lift carry push and pull 20-25 lbs intermittently; to talk; to hear; and to have clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at 20 feet or more with the ability to adjust focus in order to read and write reports and to drive safely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee regularly travels to patient homes and community appointments in a variety of weather conditions and will be exposed to the weather while walking to and from the vehicle. The employee may occasionally be exposed to noise or vibrations while traveling or working with office or medical equipment and will rarely be exposed to electric shock radiation toxic waste fumes odors dust contagious diseases blood borne pathogens animals or pests while performing duties within the community or in patient homes.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
We are seeking a dedicated Home Health RN to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will apply your nursing expertise...
