RN Case Manager

RN Case Manager# RN Case Manager## Overview Salary Range $70,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary/year## Description
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
* Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
* Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
* Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
* Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
* Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
* Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
* Participates in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
* Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
* Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
* Inpatient Unit RN:
* Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting
* Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift
* Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider
* Extended Services RN:
* Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs
* Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs
* Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider
** RN Case Manager:
*** Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings
* Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals
* Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs
* Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met## Qualifications|  |  || --- | --- ||
** Education and Work Experience Requirements:*
* * Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state
* BSN from an accredited college preferred
* CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment     |  | | --- | |
** Other Requirements:*
* * Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws
* Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices
* Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook | |