RN Case Manager - Hospice

Gonzaba Medical Group; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonzaba Medical Group in San Antonio, TX seeks a full-time RN Case Manager for Hospice to provide nursing care to terminally ill patients and support families. The role includes assessing patient needs, coordinating with the interdisciplinary group, teaching families, and supervising nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.

The position involves on-call coverage, documentation in patient records, and collaboration with the IDG to implement the care plan across home and facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and time management to attend required meetings.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Attends team conferences and participates in on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.

Job description

# RN Case Manager - Hospice933 Plaza MSO - Pleasanton Rd. - San Antonio, TX 78214## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryHospice## Description# Job SummaryTo provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.## Essential Functions1. Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient2. Provides dietary counseling.3. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.4. Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpectedchanges in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.6. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing carefor the patient.7. Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.8. Develops and re-evaluates the patient family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needsand maintain continuity of care.9. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.10. Attends team conferences.11. Maintains records as required by Hospice.12. Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards allpatient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.13. Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.14. Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage whenunavailable for assigned duties.15. Maintain skills and knowledge.16. Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.17. Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.18. Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.19. Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.20. Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.21. Other duties as assigned by Director.## Qualifications**Job Factors**## Physical RequirementsRequires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.## Mental RequirementsMust be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.***Working Conditions/Exposure Risks***Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.