RN Case Manger [PRN]

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care in Pueblo, CO seeks a compassionate nurse to evaluate and admit hospice patients, administer care per policy, and collaborate with families and physicians. You will perform assessments, develop and document a written Plan of Care, and provide patient education as needs evolve.

The role requires timely documentation and active participation in case conferences to ensure coordinated, high-quality end-of-life care for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and admits only qualifying patients according to Medicare eligibility requirements.
• Administers all medications and treatments according to Hospice policy and procedure, accepted standards of care and Hospice guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Performs accurate assessments, develops and implements written Plan of Care with the patient, following physician’s orders and according to Hospice guidelines. Performs and documents nursing interventions including patient education according to the Pan of Care and adapts these actions as patient needs change.
• Documents patient status accurately, timely and concisely as required by Hospice policy. Addresses patient needs and problems, nursing intervention and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching.
• Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork and harmony by readily assisting other staff and patients. Participates in case conferences/team meetings.

Job description

Mission Statement:

We will serve our patients and their family by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We will serve our team members by shepherding them with the values and attitudes of our Company.

Company Overview:

Our company may not be for everyone... If you’re not a fan of collaboration, or not compassionate about caring for others, then we’re probably not the right fit for you. But if you have a big heart, a desire to care for and to improve the lives of others, then we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and admits only qualifying patients according to Medicare eligibility requirements.
• Administers all medications and treatments according to Hospice policy and procedure, accepted standards of care and Hospice guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Performs accurate assessments, develops and implements written Plan of Care with the patient, following physician’s orders and according to Hospice guidelines. Performs and documents nursing interventions including patient education according to the Pan of Care and adapts these actions as patient needs change.
• Documents patient status accurately, timely and concisely as required by Hospice policy. Addresses patient needs and problems, nursing intervention and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching.
• Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork and harmony by readily assisting other staff and patients. Participates in case conferences/team meetings.