Hospice RN Case Manager
Company: AVIANT HEALTHCARE LLC
Location: Globe
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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Job Description:
Aviant Hospice is seeking experienced and exceptionally talented
professionals to care for our patients and their loved ones. Our
organization offers a supportive work environment, offering a warm
and supportive culture to work and develop professionally. We are
dedicated not only to patients and families but to maintaining an
employee culture of engagement which is focused on employee
retention. We are looking to fill positions in the Phoenix
area.Qualifications:Registered Nurse from an accredited program
currently licensed and in good standing with the respective State
Board of Nursing. At least 1 year experience in nursing in an acute
care setting and 1 year experience in home health, hospice or
comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and
demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort
care required. Must have the ability to work cooperatively with
other disciplines including, social workers, chaplains, CNA's and
volunteers.Responsibilities:The RN Case Manager works in
conjunction with the Executive Director/Director of Clinical
Services and the Interdisciplinary Team to:Provide coordination and
completion of admissions in a timely mannerAssist in facilitating
freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for
patients facing end of life issuesAssess patient for
appropriateness for admission to hospice using the LCD's, federal
and state regulations, Hospice policy and procedures, and clinical
knowledge base as guidelinesReport to ED/DSC, Medical Director and
patient PCP on patient condition and status at admissionProvide
hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family,
physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care
professionals involved in the patient's care.Assess and coordinate
a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation
of family and patient, attending physician and the
Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and
non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance
quality of life.Provide support and education for families based on
the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical,
psychological, spiritual and financial comfort.Participate in
Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC)
for assigned patients based on identified problems and needsManage
medication profile to ensure hospice is providing medications
related to disease process and symptom managementEnsure the POC
involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP and
the Interdisciplinary TeamProvide consultation and supervision to
all CNAs and LPNs involved in the care of the patientParticipate in
the performance evaluation of clinical members of LPN(s) and CNA(s)
involved with the care of case load.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Job requires
the ability to:Access patients' residence and all rooms
thereinReliable transportationCommunicate effectively with
patient/families both verbally and writtenCommunicate the mission
and vision of the hospiceJob Type: Full-timeCOVID-19
considerations:PPE provided when necessary.
Keywords: AVIANT HEALTHCARE LLC, Gilbert , Hospice RN Case Manager, Healthcare , Globe, Arizona
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