PRN - RN Field Case Mgr. (PRN Available!) - North of I-10

Houston Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Hospice is seeking a PRN RN Field Case Manager to support our hospice team serving the North of I-10 area. This role coordinates care with patients, families and a multidisciplinary team, maintaining comprehensive case documentation and care plans.

The position requires RN licensure and experience in case management, with home visits as needed. We are committed to compassionate, end-of-life care across multiple settings, including home, long-term facilities, or our inpatient unit.

Qualifications

• RN license required or preferred
• Two years of RN experience preferred
• Two years of LPN/LVN experience preferred
• Two years of case management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with the patient, family, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient case documentation in accordance with state regulations.
• Develop and maintain care plans based on clinical assessment and family needs.
• Communicate with admitting physicians or psychiatrists regarding progress and status changes.
• Conduct home visits as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Review charts weekly for appropriate follow-up and referrals.
• Coordinate care with community agencies to ensure proper follow-up.
• Provide training to staff on client management and referral processes.

Skills

RN licensed

Case management

Home visits

Job description

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PRN - RN Field Case Mgr. (PRN Available!) - North of I-10

Hospice-Inpatient Full Time Full-Time Professional Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1198

This position is recruiting for 1-PRN RN Case Manager to help support the hospice team servicing the North of I-10

Hospice isn't just another job, it's a calling!

Houston Hospice believes that the most valuable resource to an organization is it’s Employees. Founded in 1980, we are the oldest, largest, independent non-profit hospice in the Greater Houston area. It is our mission to provide uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients of all ages and their families. Serving 13 counties that surround the Houston area, we are committed to being the highest quality hospice provider wherever we serve.

At Houston Hospice, we focus on caring, not curing. We take a team approach to care that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and bereavement counselors. We provide hospice service wherever patients and families need us: in their home, in a long-term care facility, or in our inpatient care unit that is based in the Texas Medical Center. Our team of doctors and nurses specialize in managing pain and symptoms that are unique to life-limiting illnesses.

At Houston Hospice, we focus on caring, not curing. We take a team approach to care that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and bereavement counselors. We provide hospice service wherever patients and families need us: in their home, in a long-term care facility, or in our inpatient care unit that is based in the Texas Medical Center. Our team of doctors and nurses specialize in managing pain and symptoms that are unique to life-limiting illnesses.

Summary:

We are seeking a candidate who would be responsible for the overall management of a patient's case. Responsibilities include coordination of care with the client, family, and other providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate care with providers, including: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
• Maintain case documentation in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain case notes in accordance with state regulations.
• Develop and maintain care plans for each client on the basis of clinical assessment and family needs.
• Coordinate care with other providers as necessary
• Maintain appropriate communication with the admitting physician or psychiatrist regarding progress reports, changes in status, and as necessary, refer patients to other providers or services.
• Conduct home visits as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Review patient charts weekly to ensure appropriate follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Ensure that appropriate follow-up is provided by all other providers as necessary.
• Coordinate care with community agencies as necessary to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Provide training to staff on client management and referral processes.
• Develop, modify, and maintain case files as needed in accordance with state regulations.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the agency or organization that employs you.

Experience: Registered Nurse: 2 years (Preferred) ·Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 years (Preferred) ·Case Managers: 2 years (Preferred)