What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contingent Hospice RN Case Manager position at MI_THHS Trinity Home Health Services?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Position Purpose: The Hospice RN Case Manager is fully responsible for the client assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and overall supervision of client care and outcomes, is designated as the case manager for hospice patients. The Hospice RN in collaboration with the physician and other Hospice team members anticipates and manages patient’s symptoms, assists in identifying pt/family/caregiver grief/loss issues and assists in implementing the Hospice plan of care. Provides functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs as needed. What You Will Do: Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided. Re-evaluates and updates patient’s plan of care based on patient goals and progress towards outcomes. Assess patient and family learning styles and needs for teaching regarding disease process, self-care, end of life care, and dealing with ethical concerns as well as patient goals as part of plan of care. Responds appropriately to changes in patient’s physical, psychological, or spiritual conditions. Models’ teamwork to accomplish to accomplish organizational goals and provide quality patient care. Demonstrates respect for cultural diversity in all care delivery and communication with co-workers, patients, and families. Maintains and enhances knowledge of pain and symptom management in hospice and palliative care patients, utilizing evidence-based protocols and standing guidelines per policy. Adequately prepares patients and families regarding the expected disease process. Provides anticipatory education and guidance to patients and families regarding the death and dying process. Takes appropriate steps to assure timely submission of client data to the office for inclusion in the client record (by timely electronic transmission of data, or when appropriate by fax or mail). Documents all collaborative contact with physicians and other members of IDT/IDG team. Assures that documentation and orders are up to date and completed in a timely manner. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an approved Nursing education program Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice. Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse. Home healthcare/hospice, oncology, comfort care experience preferred. Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management. Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site. Apply Today!!! Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
