RN Case Manager - Home Hospice

Circle of Life Hospice; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fayetteville, Arkansas is seeking a RN Case Manager to manage patient care during daytime hours. The role involves comprehensive assessments, pain management, symptom control, and coordination of hospice services. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospice, home health, or acute care nursing, along with strong documentation and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families during critical times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience.
• Computer charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all nursing process phases.
• Communicates with physicians and staff to coordinate optimal care.
• Documents all patient-related information according to policies.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Strong documentation

Communication skills

Education

Current unrestricted AR RN license

BLS certification

Job description

The Case Manager works M-F Daytime Hours

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

Current unrestricted AR RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.

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