What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Case Manager position at Cardinal Hospice?
Overview
The Registered Nurse Case Manager plays a crucial role in coordinating patient care and ensuring optimal health outcomes. This position involves working closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various medical disciplines and possess excellent communication skills to effectively manage patient needs across different settings.
Duties
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status and needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on diagnostic evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment options and resources.
- Manage cases involving complex medical conditions, including infectious disease care and geriatrics.
- Coordinate care in various settings such as hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, and outpatient clinics.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system.
Skills
- Proficiency in discharge planning processes to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, and clinic settings.
- Strong diagnostic evaluation skills to assess patient conditions accurately.
- Knowledge of Level II Trauma Center protocols and procedures.
- Familiarity with infectious disease management practices.
- Ability to work effectively with geriatric populations, understanding their unique healthcare needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient interactions.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently.
This role requires a dedicated professional who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective case management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $75,000
