RN Case Manager Job Opening

Halcyon Hospice is looking for a full time RN Case Manager! Sign on retention bonus available!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides patient/family care in accordance with hospice philosophy and delivery of care. Provides skilled nursing including interventions and documentation, supportive care and assessments for patients. Assists patient/families with external resources such as home health, financial concerns, counseling, etc. Educates and motivates patient/families regarding actions and behaviors towards self-care, wellbeing and self-empowerment.

KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Clinical Manager or Director of Clinical Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates skilled nursing care to patient as determined by patient’s condition, Plan of Care (POC), continuous assessment and monitoring of patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual care needs.
• Develops care plan with patient/families, primary physician and IDT. Reviews and evaluates patients and POC in IDT meetings on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Prepares, dispenses and charts medications, demonstrating basic and reasonable knowledge of the medications and their side effects.
• Coordinates transfer of patients from home hospice to inpatient or to home hospice as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record.
• Assists in the orientation/training of new team members.
• Participates in hospice related services such as community education, team training, staff meetings, board committees, in-services, and other sponsored functions.
• Performs complex telephone interviews and triaging as appropriate.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Supports the mission and values of hospice.
• Possesses knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Treats patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Receives direction and initiates actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment, and initiative by taking appropriate actions to meet client expectations and within established time frames.
• Anticipates and organizes workflow and prioritizes and follows through on responsibilities.
• Provides after-hours care to patient/family on a rotating basis and reports to appropriate team members.
• Attends weekly team meetings and in-services on a regular basis and participates in continuing education and professional development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Minimum Experience: One year experience in hospice/palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health. Three or more years’ experience as a nurse preferred.
Required License: Colorado RN license. Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Job Type: Full-time