What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager (Hospice) position at Serenity Hospice (2)?
Serenity Hospice is a growing hospice agency in need of RNs to give care to our patients in need. If your passion is to assist in giving care and hope to patients, please apply today!
Serenity's mission is to provide professional, dignified, and high quality care to individuals in their home with the goal of extending and improving their lives and their comfort.
We currently service 9 counties !!
This position is for Summit County
RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
2. Provides dietary counseling.
3. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
4. Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any
unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
6. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about
providing care for the patient.
7. Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
8. Develops and re-evaluates the patient / family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
9. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of
symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
10. Attends team conferences.
11. Maintains records as required by Hospice.
12. Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
13. Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
14. Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
15. Maintain skills and knowledge.
16. Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
17. Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
18. Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
19. Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
20. Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
21. Other duties as assigned by Director.
SCHEDULE : Weekdays. Flexible start time. Participate in on call rotation.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :Medical specialties :
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule :
- Day shift Work setting :
- Hospice
- Hospice Nursing : 1 year (Preferred)
- active patient contact : 1 year (Preferred)
- RN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Auto Insurance (Required)
Experience :
License / Certification :
Work Location : On the road
