RN Hospice Case Manager - Caring, Collaborative & Equity

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

CHRISTUS VNA Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients, performing the initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral and coordinating care with the IDG.

You will develop and implement treatment plans based on nursing theory to support physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and guide patients and families through the care process in home settings.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• 1+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient’s/family’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CHRISTUS VNA Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to oversee the Plan of Care for hospice patients, performing the initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral and coordinating care with the IDG.

You will develop and implement treatment plans based on nursing theory to support physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and guide patients and families through the care process in home settings.