Hospice RN Case Manager (Weekends)

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Weekend Nurse position is to provide, coordinate, and direct the provision of hospice services according to physician’s orders and patient plan of treatment based on hospice policies and procedures, through the application of the nursing process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Steward the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare, Inc which focuses on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or chronic illnesses.
• Follow the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare, Inc.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services.
• Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Area Manager as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Build effective relationships with contracted facility nursing staff to ensure that the hospice care service is well integrated into the facility plan of care for hospice patients.
• Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services. All documentation to be completed by Noon on Monday following the weekend schedule.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the hospice’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Nursing Care Functions

• Accept responsibility for the coordination of the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers and family members as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Inform hospice and facility staff of unusual or potentially problematic patient and/or family issues.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death.
• Provide the Area Manager with information relative to the nursing needs of the patient.
• Initiate communication with hospice physician, attending physician, other hospice staff members, facility staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family.
• Maintains regular communication with facility nursing staff regarding Hospice patients.
• Maintains a liaison with the patient, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the patients’ needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Easley, SC 29642 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Easley, SC 29642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person