Registered Nurse Case Manager

Pinnacle Hospice Care Inc; Littleton (CO); Presencial; USD 92 000 - 98 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Family Oriented Company

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive benefits package

401K with 15% matching

Company phone provided

PTO

Continuing education opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Optimal Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver high-quality hospice care in Colorado. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop and revise care plans, administer medications, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and family.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Hospice experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualificações

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice in the state.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Current valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments and develops a plan of care.
• Provides professional nursing care following the nursing process.
• Assesses and reevaluates patient status and adjusts the plan of care as needed.
• Initiates nursing actions, administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing and related needs and provides health instructions.
• Acts as Case Manager and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and records changes in pain/symptom management.
• Communicates with physicians and community health professionals to coordinate care.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to meet emotional needs of patient and family.

Conhecimentos

Nursing licensure

CPR certified

Hospice experience

Formação académica

NLN-accredited nursing program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Optimal Hospice is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide services for our patients!

About us:

Optimal Hospice is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients' lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patients' needs.

Core values: Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Why Optimal Hospice?

Thriving Together: As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Community of Care: Optimal Hospice is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings.

Heartfelt Connection: In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Optimal Hospice is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community.

Position & Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
  • Writing and initiating plan of care
  • Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
  • Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 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.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver, and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.

Benefits:

• Family Oriented Company
• Dedicated intake and scheduling team that support you and your patients
• Supportive work environment with opportunity to learn and develop
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K plan + 15% matching
• Company phone provided
• PTO
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients
• Continuing education opportunities

Requirements

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Current valid driver's license.
• At least one year of Hospice experience (preferred)
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Compensation details: 92000-98000 Yearly Salary