Circle of Life
RN Case Manager - Home Hospice
Join Circle of Life to support hospice patients and families with comprehensive nursing care.
Responsibilities:
Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the Plan of Care as necessary.
Documents all patient‑related information according to policies and procedures.
Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient Plan of Care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
Reviews and updates the Plan of Care at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the Plan of Care reflects current patient care needs.
Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
Assesses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
Maintains annual clinical competencies.
Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
Models prompt and regular attendance.
Exhibits cost‑effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
Provides notification of absence per policy.
Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.
Requirements
Current unrestricted AR RN license
BLS certification
Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving
Strong documentation and communication abilities, able to stay calm in emergencies and with human suffering
Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience preferred
Computer charting experience required
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Join Circle of Life to support hospice patients and families with comprehensive nursing care.
Responsibilities:
Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the Plan of Care as necessary.
Documents all patient‑related information according to policies and procedures.
Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient Plan of Care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
Reviews and updates the Plan of Care at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the Plan of Care reflects current patient care needs.
Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
Assesses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
Maintains annual clinical competencies.
Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
Models prompt and regular attendance.
Exhibits cost‑effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
Provides notification of absence per policy.
Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.
Requirements
Current unrestricted AR RN license
BLS certification
Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving
Strong documentation and communication abilities, able to stay calm in emergencies and with human suffering
Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience preferred
Computer charting experience required
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