Facility RN Case Manager

• Location 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC, 27292, United States
• Base Pay $76,315.2 - $114,483.2 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

Contact information

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The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients.

Orientation to Hospice, Home Care, Inpatient Care services and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties.

Director of Home Care Services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
• Maintain current valid North Carolina driver’s license and maintain minimum automobile liability insurance for the duration of employment.
• Active patient experience within the past two years; bedside nursing outside of the hospital setting is desirable.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work as a hospice team member and function efficiently in a flexible work environment.
• Must be physically capable of providing patient care in a patient’s home and various institutional settings to include supporting, moving, and lifting adult patients, and lifting equipment and supplies.
• Must be certified to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Must meet immunization requirements of North Carolina and Davidson County.

• Understand and commit to the Hospice philosophy of care, including the importance of treating the patient as a whole being, physically, psychosocially and spiritually.
• Work collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team to develop the individualized plan of care for each patient/family, as assigned by clinical managers.
• Evaluate the patient/family needs, symptoms, and total condition in order to report accurately to the physicians and/or clinical managers in order that appropriate decisions may be made regarding the patient/family’s care.
• Contact the patient’s primary care physician and/or Hospice Medical Director as needed regarding physician’s orders for the care plan; he/she is also responsible for continued communication with physicians and other health care personnel concerning changes in medical treatment and all other aspects of patient care.
• Initiate nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Teach and counsel the patient/family about the disease process, medication management, and provision of care for the patient.
• Supervise and train other nursing service personnel when assigned.
• Participates regular updates of the patients’ comprehensive assessment in order to meet new needs and insure quality and continuity of care.
• Provide hands‑on nursing care to the patient and emotional support to the family as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of Hospice patient/family care services per Hospice of Davidson County policy.
• Participate in hospice staff meetings, interdisciplinary team conferences, staff development events, and educational programs.
• Relate professionally and courteously with patients, families, members of the Hospice of Davidson County staff and the medical community.
• Provide on‑call nursing services as assigned.
• Assist with admissions as assigned.
• Participate in the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement process and the ACHC accreditation process.
• In emergency situations, the staff nurse may be assigned to the Hinkle House to assist with patient care.
• Comply with all Hospice of Davidson County policies and procedures, including attendance and confidentiality standards.
• Other such responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Home Care Services and/or clinical managers.
• Abides by the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
• Participates in hospice sponsored in-service training.
• Participates on Hospice committees as needed.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all Hospice policies, procedures, and professional and community standards.
• Abides by the Hospice Professional Code of Conduct.
• Exhibits a collaborative and cohesive work ethic across both care settings.
• Exhibits a positive and helpful attitude across both care settings.

• Works collaboratively with nursing…