RN Case Manager

Anchor Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health in California is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive patient and family assessments, develop and revise plans of care, and deliver in-home nursing services with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

You will administer medications, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, document care, and mentor ancillary staff, with driving to patient homes required. California RN license, CPR, and hospice/home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CA RN license.
• CPR certification is required.
• Two years of nursing experience in public, home care, or hospice is preferred.
• Valid CA driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Conduct home visits and assess patient status with a focus on comfort.
• Develop and revise plans of care based on patient changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings and document care.
• Supervise ancillary personnel when required and delegate tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Time management

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

California RN license

CPR certification

Minimum two years hospice/public/home care experience

Job description

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