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Hospice RN Case Manager PRN
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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.
$67,701 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed as a professional in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse
- Hospice or home health experience preferred
COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledgeable of Medicare, regulatory, and standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to utilize a telephone for internal and external communications
- CPR certified
- Competent in care provision in area of professional licensure
- Strong computer skills - We currently use WellSky (formerly Kinnser) EMR
- Team player
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership and oversight of clinical activities to include, but not limited to, patient assessments, individualized care plan development, care coordination, on-site field visits, case management and case conferencing.
- Promotes hospice mission, goals and philosophy.
- Participate in care coordination to ensure proper communication between caregivers, patients, and physicians.
- Provide oversight of appropriate documentation, quality of care, contact with physicians, adherence to the care plan, and evidence of care coordination between disciplines.
- Delegate the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating of care plans and interpreting patient needs, while adhering to Company, physician, and/or health facility procedures/policies.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$45.00 - $100.00 per hourWork Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Dental Insurance