Hospice RN Case Manager - Anderson, SC

RN Case Manager

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide, coordinate, and direct the provision of hospice services according to physician’s orders and patient plan of treatment based on hospice policies and procedures, through the application of the nursing process.

• Steward the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare which focuses on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or chronic illnesses.
• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and attends meetings.
• Follow the Nursing Standards of PH Healthcare.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the hospice, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hospice and general nursing services.
• Implement hospice nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Participate in the hospice quality assurance program as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Build effective relationships with contracted facility nursing staff to ensure that the hospice care service is well integrated into the facility plan of care for hospice patients.
• Full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful professional billing of these services.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Supervise Hospice Aide care.
• Supervise CNA schedules.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the hospice’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina.
• 1 year of experience as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility is preferred.
• Hospice experience also preferred.