RN Case Manager- Hospice

Job Title: RN Case Manager
- Hospice

Description

Full time

Day (United States of America)

453 South Main St - Rocky Mount CP04 Carilion Medical Center.

R162653 RN Case Manager
- Hospice (Open)

• RN Case Manager-Hospice. Franklin County Region. Sign on bonus eligible. Company equipment. Mileage reimbursement.
• Assumes primary accountability for managing nursing care and providing individualized care for patients of all ages.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Completes and documents age-specific admission and ongoing assessments to support the plan of care.
• Collaborates with the health care team, patient, and family to develop, implement, and revise the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers and documents treatments and medications using electronic medical record systems.
• Ensures patient care orders are current, accurate, implemented, and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Identifies, implements, and documents patient and caregiver education needs.
• Promotes patient safety, patient-centered care, and positive outcomes during transitions of care.
• Serves as a patient advocate and supports patients' psychological, social, and cultural needs.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to care for assigned patients.
• Utilizes clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plans strategies to prevent avoidable rehospitalizations, reduce resource use, and improve patient outcomes.
• Manages resources, establishes priorities, and seeks supervisory direction as needed.
• Uses problem-solving skills to resolve patient care and staff issues.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and assigned projects.
• Assists with providing orientation to new employees and serves as a clinical role model.
• Manages all aspects of assigned patient care, including case conferences and care coordination.
• Supervises LPNs and Home Health Aides as required by regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains accurate and current case management documentation.
• Ensures visit frequencies reflect provider orders and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with scheduling, billing, and other departments to support care coordination, authorization, and communication of patient financial obligations.
• Performs skilled visits, including OASIS and recertification visits, as needed.
• Coordinates required forms, including BIPA, ABN, HHABN, or other forms required by CMS or agency policy.
• Securely uses electronic devices to access, transfer, and synchronize information to support communication and continuity of care.
• Coordinates hospice patient and family care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician.
• Utlizes understanding of hospice care concepts and issues related to caring for terminally ill patients.
• Provides competent, compassionate care in a variety of settings.
• Complies with hospice policies and procedures.
• Participates in special hospice events, such as grief camps and memorial services.

Education: Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse Program.

Experience: none

Licensure/Certification s/Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits.

Other

Minimum Qualifications:

Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age…