Care Manager, Hospice

Overview

JOB SUMMARY
The Care Manager at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering direct patient care to an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. They conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of processes.

• Nursing Care: Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs. Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care. Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need. Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
  
  Perfor ms a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit. Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage.
• Communication: Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice. Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames.
• Education: Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community. Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs. Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.
• Patient and Caregiver Support: Partners to support the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine.

• Education
  Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
  RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure. BCLS - Basic Life Support. CPR
• Work Experience
  1-3 years. A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience. Required
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  
  Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities. Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care. Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation.
  
  Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff. Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education. Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community. Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons. Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community.
  
  Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine.

Standing. Constantly;
Walking. Constantly;
Sitting. Occasionally;
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs;
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently;
Climbing. Occasionally;
Balancing. Occasionally;
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally;
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally;
Grasping. Frequently;
Speaking. Constantly;
Hearing. Constantly;
Repetitive Motions. Constantly;
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers