Hospice Nurse Specialist

5 days ago

Calhoun GA, United States PruittHealth Full time

Job Overview

PruittHealth is an industry leader in providing quality care where patients choose to be ―whether in the home or as a resident. We are seeking compassionate partners who are looking for a home, rather than just a job.

We offer top-of-the-market compensation, progressive benefit plans, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for career growth, flexible schedules, and a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager will screen referrals for appropriateness and perform admissions to facilitate the transition of patients and families into the hospice program. They will also be responsible for case managing patients and families to ensure symptom management, patient and family education, medication management, coordination of hospice services, and excellent communication with the patient's physician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the interdisciplinary care team for assigned patients and is designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care.
  • Provides primary nursing care for hospice patients, regardless of the setting.
  • Assumes full responsibility for professional management of assigned hospice patients' care related to the patient's terminal illness.
  • Teaches primary caregivers skills needed to care for patients in their residence.
  • Works closely with attending physicians and other team members to develop appropriate pain and symptom management.
  • Completes nursing assessments and admissions of patients.
  • Maintains clinical records to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
  • Supervises hospice aides and certified nurse aides, making supervisory visits at least every 14 days, and face-to-face meetings at least monthly.
  • Assumes all on-call responsibilities as assigned.
  • Participates in Performance Improvement Program.
  • Participates in and presents inservice programs, team conferences, and staff meetings.
  • Provides skilled nursing care to assigned patients/families as outlined in the plan of care.
  • Participates in development of patient/family interdisciplinary care plans.
  • Verifies by patients' visits and review of documentation that caregivers in skilled nursing facilities are carrying out the plan of care as written.
  • Has ultimate responsibility for developing and integrating the plan of care with the hospice team and the SNF team to assure one integrated plan of care that reflects the hospice philosophy.
  • For patients receiving private home care services, the RN Case manager shall supervise the certified nursing aide, sitters, and companion services assigned to patients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the DHS or the Administrator.

Requirements

  • A thorough understanding of Hospice Regulations (federal, state, and local government).
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Commitment to the Hospice concept and standards.
  • Ability to interact with a variety of different age groups.
  • Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports.
  • Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
  • Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
  • Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
  • Comply with corporate compliance program.
  • Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
  • Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
  • Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Licenses, Certifications, and Education Requirements

  • Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.

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