RN Case Manager | Emblem Hospice

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West Chandler, Arizona time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR57769
** Join a Team That Puts YOU First!
** At Emblem Hospice we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk tasking and innovation.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you,
** Emblem*
* ** Hospice
* * is the place to be!
** Why You’ll Love This Role
** The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager ensures quality and safe delivery of hospice services. Plans, manages, coordinates and/or delivers services provided in the home and in facilities utilizing computerized documentation system and telehealth.  Registered Nurse Case Manager will provide hospice patients of Emblem Hospice with comprehensive care while maintaining continuity of care with all disciplines involved. This position will reflect the agency mission and values at all times, while adhering to standards, rules, and regulations for hospice.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Provides hospice nursing care according to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Plan of Care that supports the hospice philosophy by assuring quality of life is maximized and pain and discomfort, physical and spiritual, are minimized.
* Ensures that patients are hospice-appropriate.
* Upon receipt of referral, contacts patient and/or family to introduce self and to confirm initial appointment.
* Performs initial assessment and evaluation, as well as ongoing weekly or more comprehensive nursing assessments to meet the needs of the patient.
* Initiate appropriate skilled, supportive, and appropriate nursing procedures, including abatement of pain and distressing symptoms according to the IDG Plan of Care.
* Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
* Develops implements, evaluates and updates treatment plans on identified patient and family needs.
* Communicates regularly with Hospice Clinical Director and/or Market Leader to provide updates on patient, family, or facility concerns.
* Posts a Visit Calendar in the patient's home with information on when visits are planned and by whom, when appropriate.
* Provides patients and families with education related to care, safety, disease process and, when applicable, hospice philosophy and care.
* Educates facility staff on hospice philosophy and care when patients are Residents of any facility.
* Communicates professionally with the physician and keeps the physician informed of any significant change in patient status. Documents such according to Emblem Hospice policy.
* Attends IDG Meetings, in-services and meetings as required.
* Completes timely fulfillment of training, license renewals, and certification renewals according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
* Initiates interdisciplinary referrals when appropriate and coordinates scheduling of visits of all disciplines for the benefit of the patient.
* Supervises and documents supervision of visits of Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses.
* Will provide guidance and direction to RN and/or LPN Support Nurses and RN and/or LPN On Call Nurses.
* Schedules patients with other RNs or LPNs on days off. Responsible for communicating specific instructions to On Call and PRN RN’s for continuity of care.
* Initiates and revises Hospice Plan of Care, with input of Hospice IDG team as patient’s needs require.
* Responsible for legibility, completeness and accuracy of patient chart.  Documentation is individualized to patient and every effort is made to complete all documentation in the Electronic Medical Record by the close of shift. Notification is required to supervisor if issues arise. Scheduled visit frequency is appropriate to patient/family needs and schedule.
* Responsible for meeting the agency…