RN Case Manager - Full Time

Nova Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Hospice is seeking a registered nurse to lead comprehensive patient care in a hospice setting within the Georgia service area. The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with families and the care team.

The role requires staying up to date with nursing practice, collaborating with the interdisciplinary group, and participating in on-call duties as needed. A current RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience, at least one in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develops and initiates plan of care; revises it as patient needs change.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Acts as Case Manager for assigned caseload.
• Documents accurate clinical notes and communicates with physicians.
• Teaches self-care techniques and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Communication

Organization

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Education

RN Diploma/Degree

Job description

Company Description

Nova Hospice is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and dignity to patients and their families during end-of-life journeys. We strive to help patients maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Built on the principles of choice, respect, and understanding, we aim to create a supportive environment that treats families as our own. Nova Hospice provides care with compassion and respect, ensuring our patients and their loved ones feel heard and supported every step of the way.

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 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(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
• A. Writing and initiating plan of care
• B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
• C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 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.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Management experience not required.
• Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• 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. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.