Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for hospice care in the Akron area. The role requires leading patient assessments, care planning, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective, and billable care.

The RN will perform ongoing skilled visits, update orders, and communicate with physicians, patients, and families to ensure high quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required in state of employment.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of life.
• Performs initial, comprehensive, and ongoing skilled nurse visits.
• Updates doctor orders and notifies physician of significant changes.
• Provides end-of-life care in patient homes as ordered by the physician.
• Supervises care provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
• Documents treatment, assessments, and patient education per protocol.

Skills

RN license

Case management

Interdisciplinary coordination

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 HospiceSchedule: M-F 8A-430P Rotating weekends and holidaysTerritory: Akron, Richfield, Copley, Fairlawn, Medina areasThe Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) - Hospice assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. The RNCM provides case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. ASHN adopts the RN scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed RN personnel.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of lifeDoes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing skilled nurse visits for patient and family as determined by plan of careUpdates all doctor orders in patient chart accordinglyNotifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient’s conditionManages interdisciplinary care as applicableProvides end of life care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physicianObserves and monitors patient conditionsIndividualizes plan of care and adjusts as needs changeAdministers medication as prescribed by the physicianPromotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and dischargesCounsels’ patient and family on the disease/progressionIncorporates patient and family in development of plan of careMaintain 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 LPNsEvaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of careDetermines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needsCommunicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit resultsCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationCommunicates with scheduler any changes outside the normalParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSOne 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 employmentUnderstands and practices agency policies and proceduresMaintains a professional appearance as a representative of the companyAbility 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 driverEDUCATION AND CREDENTIALSRegistered Nurse with current license in the state of employmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.KnowledgeReading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%PhysicalWalking - 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 ActivitiesDistinguish 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/ATRANSITIONAL 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.#INDSUMHOS6We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.