What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager, Hospice position at Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice?
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end of life care in the community setting in alignment with Sutter's mission, goals and objectives. Facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensures the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others. Job Description: EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. or equivalent education/experience CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DL-California Drivers Class C AUTO-Automobile Insurance TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care. Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses. Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles. Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills. Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home. Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner. Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient. Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately. Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Must have reliable transportation. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $71.69 to $95.33 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Salary : $72 - $95
