Hospice RN

HOSPICE RN (QA CASE MANAGER)

Schedule:
• 8A-5P, Monday-Friday – Local travel required
• 3 Month contract with possibility of extension

Qualifications:
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• 2+ Years of hospice experience preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

What We offer:
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company
• Mileage reimbursement
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:
• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and

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