RN Case Manager, Hospice

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union membership

Job summary

Sutter Health's SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide skilled palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting in alignment with Sutter's mission. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and coordinate the hospice services for patients and families.

The role requires California RN license, BLS, a valid driver's license, and at least 2 years of relevant home care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California.
• 2 years recent relevant hospice/home care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled palliative and end-of-life care in the home setting.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary plan and overall hospice management.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary team

Clinical assessment

Palliative care

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RN licensure in California

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley

Position Overview

Experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end of life care in the community setting in alignment with Sutter's mission, goals and objectives. Facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensures the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others.

Education

Job Description:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience

• 2 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
• Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
• Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
• Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $65.70 to $88.27 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.