RN Case Manager

Anchor Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an experienced Hospice RN Case Manager to join our team. The role encompasses comprehensive assessments, home visits, and care planning to support patients and families at end of life.

The RN must hold a California license, CPR certification, and a valid CA driver’s license with an insured vehicle. Clinical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential components of daily work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• Current CPR certificate.
• CA driver's license and insured vehicle in good condition.
• Excellent observation and communication skills per competency checklist.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Performs comprehensive physical exams and reviews patient history.
• Conducts home visits and evaluates patient status.
• Initiates and revises care plans with family involvement.
• Administers medications as prescribed and participates in group meetings.
• Maintains clinical notes and supervises ancillary staff as needed.

Skills

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (NLN-accredited)

Job description

Anchor Health -

Are you looking for a workplace where you can make a genuine difference?

Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?

Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.

Anchor Health is a unique organization that offers enhanced hospice services throughout San Mateo County. We are currently seeking an experienced hospice RN Case Manager to join our team.

Duties of Hospice Registered Nurse Include:

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.

Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.

Conducts home visits and assesses/evaluates patient's status.

Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

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.

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings.

Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.

Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in California

Current CPR Certificate

Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and current RN license. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public, home care, or hospice nursing.

Must have a valid CA driver license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with the requirements of state of California and is in good working order.

Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem