Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) Hospice

Beaumont ASHN LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Hospice is currently seeking an experienced RN to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in patients’ homes within Akron and surrounding areas. You will lead nursing visits, adjust care plans, and coordinate with physicians and families to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires an active RN license and at least one year of RN experience in acute or home care; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN experience in acute or home care.
• Hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Active RN license in state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient care from start to end of life.
• Conducts initial and ongoing skilled nurse visits per plan.
• Updates doctor orders in patient chart.
• Notifies physician of significant changes in condition.
• Manages interdisciplinary care as applicable.
• Provides end-of-life care at patient’s home as ordered.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions.
• Individualizes and adjusts plan of care as needed.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Promotes continuity of care during admissions/discharges.
• Counsels patient and family on disease progression.
• Involves patient and family in care plan development.
• Maintains clear communication with patients, families, and team.
• Oversees care provided by CNAs and LPNs.
• Evaluates treatments and condition per plan of care.
• Assesses level of care needs and appropriateness.
• Communicates supervisory visit results with staff.
• Completes clinical documentation per agency and Medicare guidelines.
• Documents treatments, assessments, and education.
• Notifies scheduler of changes outside normal scope.
• Participates in on-call and case conferences.
• Attends trainings and mandatory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Documentation

Driving license

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Summa Hospice

Schedule: M-F 8A-430P Rotating weekends and holidays

Territory: Akron, Richfield, Copley, Fairlawn, Medina areas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of life
• Does initial, comprehensive, and ongoing skilled nurse visits for patient and family as determined by plan of care
• Updates all doctor orders in patient chart accordingly
• Notifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient's condition
• Manages interdisciplinary care as applicable
• Provides end of life care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Individualizes plan of care and adjusts as needs change
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels' patient and family on the disease/progression
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families.
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
• Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs
• Communicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience as a RN in an acute care or home care setting is required.
• Hospice experience is preferred.
• Maintains active RN license in state of employment
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Knowledge
• Reading, Speaking, Writing English- Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills- Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA- Constantly 66%-100%
• Physical
• Walking- Frequently 34%-66%
• Bending- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Standing- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Sitting- Frequently 34%-66%
• Driving- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Stretching/Reaching- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Climbing- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Hand/finger dexterity- Constantly 66%-100%
• Stooping (bend at waist)- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Sensory Activities
• Distinguish smell/temperature- Occasionally 2%-33%
• Hearing/Seeing- Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking in person- Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking on the telephone- Frequently 34%-66%
• Hearing in person- Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing on the telephone- Frequently 34%-66%
• Vision for close work- Constantly 66%-100%
• Other Sensory Activities
• N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.