RN Case Manager

Anchor Health; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health in California is seeking a compassionate Hospice Team Nurse to plan, organize and direct home-based hospice care for each patient and family. You will assess patients, develop and revise care plans with the family, coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and document care and outcomes.

CA RN license and CPR are required; hospice or public health experience preferred; a valid driver’s license is a must.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Current CA RN license and CPR certification.
• Minimum one year experience as a professional nurse within the last three years, OR a BSN in nursing from a NLN-accredited program and a current RN license.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one in public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients; strong observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status.
• Initiate the plan of care and revise as patient needs change.
• Develop a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnoses and involve patient and family.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinates patient care.
• Complete, maintain and submit accurate clinical notes; document pain/symptom management changes.
• Communicate with physicians and community health professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

CPR certification

CA RN license

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a work place 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.

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.

Requirements

Patient Care

• 1. The Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• 2. . Assesses and evaluates patient’s status
• 3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• 4. 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.

Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• 1. The Hospice Team Nurse completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• 2. Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.
• 3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• 4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
• 5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• 6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
• 7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.