What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager Hospice position at Aasta Hospice?
We are seeking an RN Case Manager Hospice to join our team!
We are currently looking for RN's to visit our Kernville/Lake Isabella patients.
Pay is per visit, not hourly, and starts at $75.00/visit. Rates can increase depending on the type of visit.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice Nurse admits patients to service, assesses the patient’s and family’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and developmental needs. They develop an individualized plan of care based on their assessment and document their observations and interventions related to the patient's environment. This role coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team, participates in the hospice program's quality assessment performance improvement program and conducts follow up visits as needed.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Performs an initial admission and comprehensive assessment.
- Documents observations, clinical findings, problems, skilled interventions, goals and discharge if patient is no longer hospice appropriate
- In consultation with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, initiates and regularly re-evaluates and revises plan of care.
- Assesses the need for the services of other team members (Spiritual Counselor, MSW, Volunteers and HHA).
- Provides and documents skilled care on all visits (includes skilled observation of the patient's condition, skilled care and procedures and teaching of the patient and/or family).
- Obtains and documents physician orders.
- Performs Home Health Aide and LVN supervisory visits per regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates care with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, physician and other members of the Interdisciplinary team, informing them of significant changes in the patient’s condition and needs. Documents these communications.
- Follows established standards for point of service technology, documentation to be submitted in timely manner
- Submits weekly visit schedule of assigned patients. Collaborates with Clinical Team manager to address scheduling needs.
- Performs re-certifications, resumption of care, transfers and discharges as requested by the assigned Clinical Team Manager. Completes and submits all related documentation.
- Attends and actively participates in the clinical team multidisciplinary patient conference.
- Demonstrates established clinical competencies.
- Participates in agency sponsored in-service education. Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Assists in development of agency protocols, procedures and policies as requested.
- Assesses, develops, organizes and delivers teaching materials for assigned home care patients as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience required
- Current CPR Certificate
- Current California driver's license and automobile insurance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to make weekly visits to our patients in Kernville/Lake Isabella area?
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75