RN Case Manager; Registered Nurse

Position: RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse)
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medical, dental, and vision insurance

company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

fsa and fsa dependent care

supplemental insurance such as short-term disability, long-term disability, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

paid time off (pto) program to total up to 208 hours a year

tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

employee assistance program (eap).

free parking at all locations.

mileage reimbursement for company travel.

compensation

arkansas hospice offers competitive wages and base our pay rates off each candidate's years of experience. The rates that are listed on the indeed job site are not ours and are not accurate.
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the registered nurse case manager is a (rn) who oversees and participates in the provision of appropriate clinical interventions and support to an assigned caseload of hospice patients.

qualifications
education: graduation from an accredited school of nursing; bachelor of science in nursing (bsn) preferred.
experience: minimum of one year nursing experience in a hospital, home health agency, hospice, or related program.
licensure: licensed as a registered nurse (rn) in arkansas.
additional requirements: valid arkansas driver's license, personal automobile, automobile insurance required.

primary responsibilities

manages the patient care functions after the initial admission and assignment to a designated rn case manager.

assists in the admission process as requested.

interprets, when necessary, arkansas hospice, inc. Policies and procedures for nursing staff and others to assure understanding and compliance.

coordinates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members for the management of the plan of care on an ongoing basis to meet patient/family needs.

updates the plan of care on an ongoing basis keeping other team members current regarding the progress of the patient's physical status and any changing needs for care.

facilitates effective written and verbal communication with patients/families and other healthcare providers.

maintains communication with attending physician and community organizations concerning resources for assigned patients/families.

monitors pain and symptom control to assure optimal patient comfort.

coordinates cna scheduling needs with patient care coordinator/area manager or designee.

initiates referrals for other hospice related care and services.

serves as a preceptor for nurses in orientation, students, and trainees.

reviews documentation of staff as directed; assures documentation is complete, accurate, and timely according to organizational policies and practice standards.

participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, care planning activities, and other committee meetings as assigned.

actively participates in performance improvement activities.

participates in community outreach activities to educate the public about arkansas hospice, inc. Services.

coordinates and provides education on hospice and hospice services for patients/families, other team members, and the community.

rotates on-call duty to provide 24-hour service to patients and families as assigned.

maintains strict confidentiality at all times.

utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.

accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.

adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.

attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities

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