RN Case Manager

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an RN Case Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services, coordinate admission of patients, and ongoing plan of care.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSProvide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing processAssess and evaluate patients status by writing and initiating plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessaryDevelop a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates hospice nursing actions. Include the patient and the family in the planning processAdminister medications and treatments as prescribed by the physicianProvide healthcare instruction to the patient as appropriate per assessment and planAct as Case Manager when assigned by clinical Supervisor and assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseloadComplete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriateCommunicate with the physician regarding the patients needs and reports changes in the patients condition, obtains/receives physicians orders as neededCommunicate with community health related persons to coordinate the care planProvide and maintain a safe environment for the patientWork in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the needs of the patient and family/caregiverAttend interdisciplinary group meetingsParticipate in on-call rotation; may assist with admitsManage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagion, or complexity of diagnosisSupervise LVN and CNA care plan and delegate responsibilities when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse in the state of Texas Hold a valid drivers license and have a dependable means of transportation 1 year of nursing experience Case Management experience (hospice) 2+ years of experience in hospice case management strongly preferred Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience is preferred. BENEFITSCompetitive PayGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramsCompany-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement Savings Plan Mileage reimbursement for work-related travelReasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Monday through Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm