Hospice RN Case Manager

RN Hospice Case Manager Onsite:

East Cleveland, OH Travel/On Call Required Pay Rate:

$42-45 per hour

Job Summary:

To provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Job Responsibilities:

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient Provides dietary counseling Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical and emotional condition Teaches, supervises, and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders Attends team conferences Maintains records as required by Hospice Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties Maintain skills and knowledge Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested Other duties as assigned by

Director Qualifications:

RN license required Hospice experience preferred MatrixCare experience preferred Ability to work independently, make accurate and quick judgments Ability to supervise others appropriately Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes Completes Hospice training program #INDRPO