- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal).
- Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
- Implements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan, as necessary.
- Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Provides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
- Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Hospice RN Case Manager - Austin, United States - St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care
Description
St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring an RN Case Manager in the Austin area
Benefits include:
• Generous time off with pay for full-time employees
• Matching 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible schedules
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing School
Licensure: Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact. Current driver's license.
Experience: Two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Hospice experience preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
We are searching for individuals who possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and a dedication to compassionate patient care. Please submit resume if you are ready to join our team
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