RN Case Manager - Hospice

RN Case Manager - Home Hospice

Join Circle of Life to support hospice patients and families with comprehensive nursing care.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
• Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
• Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the Plan of Care as necessary.
• Documents all patient‑related information according to policies and procedures.
• Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient Plan of Care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Reviews and updates the Plan of Care at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
• Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the Plan of Care reflects current patient care needs.
• Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
• Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
• Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
• Assesses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
• Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
• Maintains annual clinical competencies.
• Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
• Models prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits cost‑effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Provides notification of absence per policy.
• Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.

• Current unrestricted AR RN license
• BLS certification
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving
• Strong documentation and communication abilities, able to stay calm in emergencies and with human suffering
• Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience preferred
• Computer charting experience required