Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Company:

Mercy Health by Compassus

* THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
* Position Summary

The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is responsible to the Clinical Manager and coordinates care for an assigned caseload of patients/families. The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Mercy New Life Hospice (MNLH) and Mercy.

Position Specific Responsibilities

* Adheres to professional standards of community and Home Health Care nursing practice and works with the physician and Interdisciplinary Group to plan care.

* Develops, maintains and implements written nursing plan of care for the assigned caseload of patients/families which address identified needs and provide continuity of care.

* Assists other team members or volunteers in planning care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and other needs of the patient and family.

* Provides nursing care for the patient/family through the assessment, evaluation, planning and counseling of patients/families.

* Teaches, supervises, and evaluates care provided by volunteers, home health aids and primary caregivers.

* Re-evaluates the needs of the patient/family at regularly scheduled intervals and modifies the plan of care in accordance with patient/family changing needs, and input from the team members which is consistent with protocol and suggested orders.

* Consults with the patient's physician when necessary. Updates the physician on a regularly scheduled basis regarding patients condition and care needs.

* Provides a written summary of patient care when a patient is admitted to an extended or acute care facility to ensure the provision of continuity of needed care.

* Demonstrates education and preparation of the patient/family on dying process as evidenced by observation and/or documentation.

* Establishes and maintains appropriate records of patient care management as required by New Life's policy and guidelines and that adhere to the standard of nursing practice.

* Serves as a consultant to other professionals or volunteers as requested or as need as identified.

* Coordinates and facilitates patient care by utilizing existing agencies/services when appropriate.

* Serves as a resource to other nurses in planning or presenting patient care conferences.

* Plans and participates in in-services and continuing education programs.

* Actively participates, contributes and attends required meetings.

* Identifies personal and educational needs via workshops, seminars, self-study, etc. and keeps current professionally. Maintains professional licenses, which are required. Identifies educational needs and ensures that knowledge base is present before proceeding with implementation of care.

* Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of Performance Improvement indicators relative to the assigned programs. Responsible for addressing indices out of compliance.

* Performs Triage (on-call) duties as rotating and/or mandatory basis. Holiday coverage per NLH P&P.

* Rotation to weekend shift.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Skills

* Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

* Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.

* Other

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand,…