Hospice RN Case Manager - Kingfisher

Valir Health; Kingfisher (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Birthday paid day off

401K Company match

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Valir Hospice in Kingfisher, OK is hiring a Hospice RN Case Manager to oversee nursing care for patients and families under the Plan of Care. Day shift, full-time position serving Kingfisher and surrounding areas.

Required are an active RN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license, with 1–2 years in home health or hospice. Travel up to 25% and on-call hours are part of the role.

Qualifications

• RN license current.
• CPR certification current.
• Driver's license current.
• 1-2 years of experience in home health or hospice; LTCF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient cases from admission to death/discharge.
• Completes all nursing assessments for each patient assigned.
• Maintains patient medication profiles and ensures they are up to date in charts.
• Updates the plan of care for each assigned patient every two weeks.
• Makes RN supervisory visits every 14 days on all assigned patients.
• Completes admissions as assigned.
• Provides on-call hours as determined by Patient Care Manager.
• Communicates patient information to Patient Care Manager and medical staff.
• Participates in staff training and orientation of new personnel.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical & problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Valir Hospice - Kingfisher - Kingfisher, OK 73750, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, Location - this position serves the Kingfisher and surrounding areas.

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We're a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

Job Summary

The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patient, and achieve goals set on the Plan of Care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees patient cases from admission to death/discharge.
• Completes all nursing assessments for each patient assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining patient medication profiles, updating as needed, while insuring updated profile is in patient charts at the office, as well as in the facility or home.
• Updates the plan of care for each assigned patient every two weeks.
• Completes the recertification process by assessing and accurately documenting findings on appropriate forms.
• Makes RN supervisory visits every 14 days on all assigned patients.
• Completes admissions as assigned.
• Provides on-call hours as determined by Patient Care Manager.
• Accurately communicates patients' information to Patient Care Manager and medical staff.
• Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-services, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.
• Makes sound judgments based on factual information, while seeking guidance and direction as needed for performance of all duties.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.
• Checks status of medications provided by Hospice at each visit, and reorders as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Communicates concerns and/or changes to all disciplines.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current Driver's License
• 1-2 years of experience in home health or hospice, LTCF preferred.