RN Case Manager - Home Hospice

Circle of Life; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life in Northwest Arkansas seeks a registered nurse Case Manager to coordinate hospice care across NWA and NE Oklahoma. You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team.

You will conduct regular POC reviews, supervise CNA activities, ensure documentation and policy compliance, and provide reliable attendance to maintain high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• Assumes primary responsibility for the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Communicates with physicians and staff to coordinate care.
• Educates patients and caregivers on hospice philosophy and disease progression.
• Documents patient information per policies and procedures.
• Reviews POC every 60 days and attends IDT meetings.

Responsibilities

• Attend IDT meetings to reflect current patient needs.
• Prepare for IDT meetings and coordinate care plans.
• Assess need for CNA services and supervise CNA visits.
• Revise CNA care plans as needed and ensure policy compliance.
• Notify PCM of issues and maintain annual clinical competencies.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality; manage attendance and travel efficiently.

Skills

RN License

Case Management

Hospice Care

Interdisciplinary Team

Documentation

Care Planning

Education

RN license

Job description

The Case Manager works M-F 8-4:30. We have multiple territories spanning NWA and NE Oklahoma.

The RN Case Manager assumes patient care responsibilities for individual patients including: Completing comprehensive physical assessment, pain assessment and management, symptom control management as it relates to terminal illness, coordination of Circle of Life services to the patient/family, completes required documentation (i.e. assessments, care plans, clinical notes, agency tracking forms, etc.) In a timely manner in accordance with COL policies, establishes a therapeutic nursing relationship with the Hospice patient/family/caregivers, provides weekend coverage and may assist during times of excessive nursing absenteeism.

Requirements

• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
• Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
• Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary.
• Documents all patient related information according to policies and procedures.
• Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient POC to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
• Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the POC reflects current patient care needs.
• Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
• Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
• Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
• Asses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
• Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
• Maintains annual clinical competencies.
• Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
• Models prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits cost effective use of time, mileage and supplies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency's requirements.
• Provides notification of absence per policy.
• Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.

Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration.

As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.