RN Case Manager - Hospice
Company: ProMedica Hospice
Location: Van Horne
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description **$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!** ProMedica Hospice
formerly Heartland Hospice is part of the HCR ManorCare family, a
leading provider of home health care, hospice care, skilled
nursing, memory care and post-acute care. We are currently
searching for a full-time RN Case Manager to support our hospice
patients in the Cedar Rapids area. As a RN Case Manager, your
ability to manage client care with specific knowledge and
experience in bedside care, symptom management, crisis intervention
and family intervention are feature assets for this high-profile
nursing position. In addition to excellent written/verbal
communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities, our
candidate has a demonstrated experience developing and maintaining
rapport with patients and families, and the ability to work well
with an interdisciplinary team. In return for your expertise, youll
enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited
opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the
nation in healthcare.4618 - ProMedica Hospice- Iowa City / Cedar
Rapids - Serving Southeast IowaLocation4618 - ProMedica Hospice-
Iowa City / Cedar Rapids - Serving Southeast IowaEducational
RequirementsCurrently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the
state and in good standing with the Board in which he/she will
practice.Position Requirements QualificationsAbility to manage
Patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside
nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention and family
intervention.Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary
team.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrate
problem solving and decision making abilities.Ability to develop
and maintain rapport with the Patient and family. ExperienceA
minimum of 6 months institutional nursing experience within the
past 3 years, unless state regulations differ. The Director of
Professional Services or Administrator may waive this experience
requirement based upon a personal interview.Registered Nurses
providing skilled intervention for PASSPORT Patients must have 2
years experience as an RN. TravelNecessary on a daily basis; 100%.
Working ConditionsPatient's home/living facilities.Exposure to
disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and
physical contact from disruptive Patients.Job Specific Details:
General Responsibilities (Hospice Only)Attends deaths of Patients
to assist and support the family.Initial and ongoing assessment of
the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the Patient?s physical,
functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of
daily living including risk for pathological grief, cultural and
spiritual implications and verbal and non-verbal communication
patterns.Implements the individualized plan of care and recommends
revisions to the plan as necessary including managing discomfort
and providing symptom relief and specialized nursing skills related
to palliative and end-of-life care.Consults with and educates the
Patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques,
end-of-life care and the processes for dealing with issues of
ethical concern.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative
nursing procedures.Prepares clinical and progress notes that
demonstrate progress toward established goals.Coordinates all
Patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the
members of the interdisciplinary team.Uses case management approach
and refers to other services as needed.Informs the physician and
other personnel of changes in the Patient?s needs and outcomes of
intervention.Determines scope and frequency of services needed
based on acuity and Patient/family needs.Supervises LPNs/LVNs and
paraprofessionals providing services to the Patient according to
regulatory guidelines.Participates in in-service programs.Provides
specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and
informal caregivers to insure adequate care.Assesses the ability of
the caregiver to meet the Patient?s immediate needs upon admission
and throughout care.Evaluates family/Patient response to care on an
ongoing basis.Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified
systems to meet the need.Applies specific criteria for admission
and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate
levels of care and the Patient?s eligibility.Communicates
information using current process and technology available to the
organization.
Keywords: ProMedica Hospice, Cedar Rapids , RN Case Manager - Hospice, Executive , Van Horne, Iowa
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