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RN Case Manager Hospice
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What they do
A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
$100,868 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary:
The RN plans, organizes and directs hospice, and plans and directs services to meet the needs of patients and their families within their homes and communities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patients. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as needs change. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare). Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver selfcare techniques as appropriate. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.Position Qualifications:
CA RN License Compassionate & Caring HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience CPR certificationCA Driver License Schedule:
Weekdays 8 hour shiftExperience:
Hospice nursing: 1 year (Required) Homecare Homebase EHR (PointCare/HCHB) : 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
California RN License (Required) BLS/CPR (Required) California Driver License (Required) About Acacia Hospice of The Desert The Acacia Promise! Providing superior quality services to patients and the ultimate support to family members through the transitions of healthcare. Acacia's team members are passionate about taking a patient-first approach every time. Our interdisciplinary team takes great pride in preventing re-institutionalization while keeping patients comfortable in the settings of their own home. Our strong leaders and staff take a patient centered approach with community partners and hospitals in achieving one common goal. "Excellent Patient Care"Benefits
- Dental Insurance