Home Health Hospice- Registered Nurse Job Cheshire area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and is responsible for providing compassionate, comprehensive care of patients, development of the patient plan of care, coordination with the patient's provider and other disciplines for the provision of services, and safe delivery of patient care, enhancing quality of life during end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.

Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient‑specific.

Collaborates with providers, other disciplines and communicates all changes promptly.

Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary.

Completes all documentation in the EMR within 24 hours, including changes in condition, follow‑up with the provider or other disciplines, with supporting documentation.

Provides oversight of LPNs and Home Health Aides.

Reviews and updates the POC per regulatory standards.

Schedules patients independently according to the individual plan of care.

Ensures thorough and accurate CMS data collection tool documentation.

Builds and nurtures relationships with referral sources, physicians, and facility staff to enhance visibility and trust in hospice services.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) case‑management conferences and documents per guidelines.

Attends staff meetings, in‑services, and other meetings as appropriate or upon request.

Participates in after‑hour, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Follows policies and procedures.

Understands and exemplifies hospice philosophy, values, beliefs, and team concepts in all job‑related roles.

Coordinates and manages the care of patients receiving services in their home.

May perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred. Previous home care/hospice experience preferred.

Licensure

Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle is required to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Special

Skills

Understanding of Medicare certification and CMS data collection tool documentation. Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and strong computer skills to learn new software. Ability to manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities to ensure necessary duties are completed.

Physical Demand

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs. Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases.

Coverage Area

Cheshire, Woodbridge, North Haven Territory.

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