What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Weekend On-Call Hospice RN Case Manager- San Antonio position at Reliant at Home?
Description
Reliant at Home is seeking a Full-Time Weekend On-Call Hospice RN Case Manager to cover the San Antonio area. Hospice experience preferred. HCHB EMR experience a Plus!
Reliant at Home is a 5 star-rated provider offering a competitive compensation package. Reliant is committed to providing superior in-home care through a wide range of services including skilled nursing and rehabilitation to our patients in their homes. The primary goal of Reliant at Home's management and staff is to provide these services in a way which optimizes the dignity and independence of all our patients. The growth of our company can be attributed to our employees' knowledge, skill, and commitment to providing outstanding patient care and customer service.
Responsibilities :
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychological, 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).
- Apply specific criteria for admissions and re-certifications to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
- Implement / develop / document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of service needed based on acuity and patient / family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN / LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrates progress towards established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of interventions, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
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Why Should You Apply?
Now is the time for you to be involved in the care of our patients and the exciting expansion
