Nurse Case Manager (Full-Time Field RN)

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager, the Nurse Case Manager serves our patients by utilizing principles of palliative care and holistic philosophy to provide care that reflects skilled nursing judgment, medical necessity, measurable patient caregiver, and reasonable goals. Primary Responsibilities Collaborates with the physician and Interdisciplinary Team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care for patients and their caregiversUtilizes principles of palliative care and holistic philosophy to provide holistic careProvides direct supervision of Hospice Aides during care deliveryOffers case management services to support patient care needs, ensuring alignment with care goals and treatment plansProvides case management services to best benefit patients and caregiversCare provided reflects compliance with federal and state regulations, along with Hospice Hawai’i’s policies and proceduresDocuments all nursing and case management activities in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory standardsKeeps the attending physician informed of changes in patient conditionFunctions as primary nurse within the framework of an Interdisciplinary TeamRequests support services from other Interdisciplinary Team members as appropriateDemonstrates good judgment in seeking and accepting guidance; facilitates clear and honest communication with other team membersAttends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and conferencesMaintains assigned productivity standards and manages a patient caseload as directedParticipates in assigned on-call rotations, including evenings, weekends, or holidaysProvides end-of-day report to the RN on-call at the end of each workdayTravels as required for patient/family careSupports and participates in Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, and Compliance initiatives in accordance with direction from the clinical leadership teamAttends required in-service education and professional development activitiesPerforms duties as assigned/required by the Patient Care Manager or Director of Clinical Operations Knowledge And Skills Requirements Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in planning and providing careFlexible and organized in planningSkilled in providing holistic nursing care to patients and their familiesAbility to identify and provide for the psychosocial needs of caregivers in concert with the other members of the Interdisciplinary TeamAbility to set priorities, research, problem-solve, and make independent decisions with minimal supervision by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions within the scope of the jobMust be able to multi-task with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and possess strong organizational, planning, and follow-through skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with all levels of individuals Experience And Education Requirements Valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Hawai’iBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred1 year of experience as a staff nurse in an acute hospitalHospice and/or home health nursing experience preferred Employment Requirements A legally compliant background checkDrug screen & physical examValid Hawai’i Driver’s LicenseTB clearanceCPR & BLS Certification Working Conditions Generally, indoors in-patient homes or Hospice Hawai’i homes, nursing, and acute care facilities; may include outdoors in all types of weather Work Location This position is based in the field, requiring travel to patient homes, facilities, and offices throughout Oahu using a personal motor vehicle Hours Generally, Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pmPosition may require weekend, night, or holiday availability Physical, Mental, and Communication Demands Job requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting; ability to carry 25 pounds, push and pull 50 pounds, and occasional climbing, kneeling, and reachingMust have capability for frequent speech in English for ordinary conversation and conversation on the telephoneMust have ability to hear clearly and good sight acuity for both near and far including good depth perception, color, and full field visionCognitive abilities must include ability to multitask projects and demands, handle stressful situations, and be a collaborative team memberMust demonstrate ability to think critically, effectively analyze problems and arrive at well-reasoned effective solutions, and then apply those solutions appropriatelyRequires learning a number of policies and proceduresMust know how to follow safety instructionsRequires ability to write and do arithmeticIn addition to being able to fulfill the physical, mental, and communication demands listed above, must be able to follow safety instructions and demonstrate critical thinking Salary $93,000-$99,000 Annually