Develop and implement patient care plans for hospice patients while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to meet family goals. Responsibilities include symptom management, patient advocacy, and overseeing nursing staff and volunteers.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Maryland, Delaware, or a compact state. A BSN is preferred, and CHPN certification is expected within two years of employment.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationTriageNursing ProcessSymptom ManagementPatient Care PlanningMedication HandlingEnd of Life Care
Job description
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 Complete and sign your application today...We can't wait to meet you! 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.
