RN Case Manager, Hospice - Saint Louis, MO, United States - Friendship Village

Description

The RN Case Manager will provide end-of-life care to ensure patients are as comfortable as possible and have the highest possible quality of life.

This team collaborates to ensure individuals and their families have the physical, emotional, and spiritual support they require throughout the care process.

• Provides patients with personalized care to improve their quality of life.
• Offers mental, emotional, and physical support to patients and their families as they handle the endoflife care process.
• Obtains a medical history from the patient and/or a family member, particularly concerning the present condition.
• Evaluates the patient, family member(s), and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
• Evaluates the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.
• Develops and implements the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
• Consults with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
• Obtains physicians' orders for supplies, including hospital beds, oxygen, and medications for the patient.
• Educates patients' family members about disease progression, medication, nutrition, and hospice philosophy.
• Collaborates with specialists to create care plans and understand individuals' distinct conditions and requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
• Performs oncall duties (including holidays) per policy and business needs.
• Adhere to Federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, provides input for the selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation, organization of goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the department.

• Delegate responsibilities to staff with clear expectations

• Possess proficient assessment skills related to geriatric residents.
• Fosters an environment honoring resident/patient preferences and choices.
• Can professionally receive and follow oral instructions in English. Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff, leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.
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