FT Day Hospice RN Case Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Healthway - Salisbury, MD 21804Salary Range: $34.00 - $45.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: HealthcareCoastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions.  In your role as a _RN Case Manager____, you will help ensure that every patient and family is honored, supported and comforted as they receive the right care at the right time throughout their journey by:


Developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
Utilizing equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
Overseeing and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
Educating patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
Acting as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
Overseeing and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
Participating in weekend, holiday, on call and/or evening/night rotations
Maintaining appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
Covering different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
Inpatient Unit RN:
Provides medical care to hospice patients in an inpatient setting
Completes assessments, administers medications, and manages plan of care for patients during their shift
Coordinates discharge planning with family and medical provider
Extended Services RN:
Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs
Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs
Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider


  

 RN Case Manager:


Provides medical care to a manageable caseload of hospice patients in their home settings
Develops plan of care alongside an Interdisciplinary Team in line with the patient/family needs and goals
Coordinates all aspects of home hospice care including symptom management, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and bereavement needs
Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to assure patient/family goals are met

Qualifications




Education and Work Experience Requirements:

 


Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state
BSN from an accredited college preferred
CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment


 






Other Requirements:


Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws
Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices
Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook


 

 

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Coastal Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Coastal Hospice employs, retains, promotes, terminates and treats all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-job-related factors. 

The pay rate/range listed represents Coastal Hospice's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.