Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager

The Elizabeth Hospice

Escondido (CA)

On-site

USD 128,943,000 - 174,790,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package with multiple plan

401(k) Employer match

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice in North San Diego County, CA is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to provide professional nursing care for adults, pediatric and perinatal patients, coordinating with the IDT and families to plan and evaluate care.

This full-time role involves travel to patient homes, on-call coverage, weekend shifts, and detailed charting. CA RN license, CPR, and a valid CA driver’s license are required; hospice certification and Spanish speaking are a plus.

Qualifications

Must have Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred.
At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care.
Current CA RN license.
Current CA driver's license with proof of auto insurance.
Current CPR certification and negative TB skin test.
Prefer certification as hospice nurse.
Pediatric experience preferred. a.Spanish speaking preferred.
Computer skills (word processing), use of adding machine, calculator, fax, photocopier.
Because this is a field position, must be able to drive in various conditions, including but not limited to winding/steep roads, night driving, and rural areas, and be able to enter homes with pets.

Responsibilities

Develops written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Oversees implementation of plan, evaluates and changes plan as necessary to meet patient/family needs.
Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient's plan of care.
Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.
Communicates all changes to IDT and primary MD.
Performs job duties in clinical areas as stated in clinical competency checklist, policies/procedures, standards of care, and critical competencies based on Scope of Practice.
Maintains timely patient documentation using "point of care" electronic charting. Implements and maintains established hospice policies and procedures as well as Standards of Care and regulatory requirements.
Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel.
Participates in providing 24 hour, seven days a week coverage to patients/families (on-call and census fluctuation).
Performs admission assessment and admission when necessary.
Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing all job duties