Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Hospice case managers are an important part of the healthcare team for patients who are receiving end-of-life care.
The hospice nurse case manager is a registered nurse (RN) who oversees the care of these patients.
Hospice case managers work closely with physicians to improve patient comfort and treat distressing symptoms.
These nurses offer emotional and practical support to patients, family members, and caregivers.
They also teach patients and family members to recognize potential symptoms.
End of life is a difficult time for patients and families, and having a registered nurse case manager can help ease the emotional, physical, and spiritual burden they face.
*Hospice case manager responsibilities include:* Essential Job Functions * Completes nursing assessment and updates plan of care, including the patient and the family in the planning process.
* Provides direct Hospice nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of comfort and quality of life, and regularly assesses for patient nursing care needs.
* Manages the individualized patient/family plan of care and makes necessary revisions as status/needs change.
* Consults with physician for appropriate orders and communicates patients condition changes and the needs for medical intervention.
* Initiates appropriate interventions and monitors the outcomes.
* Educates the patient/family as appropriate per assessment and care plan, and encourages their participation.
* Records accurate and timely documentation of patient and family contacts and updates the interdisciplinary team.
* Coordinates Hospice nursing care when outside agency involvement is required.
* Assists in providing 24 hour per day/seven day a week on-call coverage to patients and families.
* Ensures necessary medical equipment, supplies, and services are available.
* Completes Home Health Aide assignment as needed and makes supervisory visits every 14 days to instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aid care provided.
* In the RN case manager role she/he is designated as the IDG coordinator and is responsible for collaborating with other IDG team members to ensure that patient and family needs are met.
* Communicates as needed with appropriate external services providers to insure patient/family needs are effectively being met.
*QUALIFICATIONS * 1.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2.
Current RN License within the State.
BSN preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.
3.
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
4.
Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions.
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Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to work with dying patients and their families.
Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team.
7.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information.
8.
Competent using computers with knowledge of electronic medical records documentation.
9.
This position requires a personal vehicle in order to perform the essential job functions.
A valid California driver’s license including an acceptable driving record, and auto insurance coverage, as set forth below, are required.
You will be required to travel within the organization’s area of service.
This travel may include freeway, city and rural road travel and travel during busy commuter times.
*QUALIFICATIONS::* * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Current California RN license.
BSN preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged.
* Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last three years or a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
* Valid driver's license, auto insurance, reliable/well maintained transportation.
* Spanish speaking a plus, but not required.
: Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.
00 - $125,000.
00 per year Medical specialties: * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule: * Monday to Friday * On call * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Hospice * Hybrid work * Outpatient Ability to Relocate: * Burbank, CA 91506: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burbank, CA 91506