What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospice End of Life Care position at Serenity Hospice – an Addus family company?
About Serenity Hospice - an Addus family company:
Serenity Hospice is a compassionate and growing team of professional clinicians dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous PTO program, 401(k) with company match, and competitive salaries.
Job Summary:
The RN Case Manager will assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process. They will obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for coordinated care
• Provide regular visits to reassess patient needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports, and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines
Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
About Addus Employee Wellbeing:
Achieving excellence in employee wellbeing is our top priority at Addus Homecare. We're proud to be recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.
Serenity Hospice is a compassionate and growing team of professional clinicians dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous PTO program, 401(k) with company match, and competitive salaries.
Job Summary:
The RN Case Manager will assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process. They will obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for coordinated care
• Provide regular visits to reassess patient needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports, and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines
Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
About Addus Employee Wellbeing:
Achieving excellence in employee wellbeing is our top priority at Addus Homecare. We're proud to be recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.
