Hospice RN Case Manager/Admissions (San Marcos)

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice)

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Acacia Health in California seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to plan, direct hospice services in patients' homes and communities, working on the road to reach families across North San Diego County.

The role is part-time per visit with 8-hour day shifts. Hospice experience, California RN license, CPR certification, and a valid CA driver license are required.

Qualifications

CA RN License
Compassionate & Caring
HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience
CPR certification
CA Driver License

Responsibilities

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care.
Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver selfcare techniques as appropriate.
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Skills

Compassionate & Caring

Hospice care understanding

Tools

HomecareHomebase (Pointcare)

Job description

We at Acacia believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and work with your heart. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a hospice agency that treats patients & team members like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

Work Location: On the road

Service Coverage Area: North San Diego County

Job Description Summary

The RN plans, organizes and directs hospice, and plans and directs services to meet the needs of patients and their families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care.
Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver selfcare techniques as appropriate.
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Position Qualifications