RN Case Manager - Alamance County

Description

This position demonstrates competency in delivering quality patient care to patients ranging in age from infants to geriatrics. The RN Case Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a plan of care in accordance with the patient’s expressed wishes and delegates care and interventions in full compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and organizational policy, procedures and standards of care. In addition, this position supports hospice growth and access to care by serving as a resource to referral sources, completing hospice intake and admissions as needed, and coordinating patient transitions through education, care coordination, and continuity from hospital or community settings into hospice services.

Duties

• Serves as clinical resource for assigned hospital(s), facilities, and referral partners.
• Provides education to patients, families, and referral sources regarding hospice eligibility, philosophy, and services.
• Serves as a resource to support organizational growth in assigned service areas through relationship-building and service visibility.
• Plans, provides, and documents safe, compassionate patient care in accordance with the established plan of care, physician orders, the Nurse Practice Act, Hospice Standards of Practice, and organizational policies.
• Affairs with a medical provider for additional medication orders as needed.
• Develops and coordinates patient care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes and care goals, while maintaining professional collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers and communicating timely, pertinent clinical information to appropriate team members.
• Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of nurse aides and LPNs and documents supervision according to organizational policy.
• Serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and attends IDG meetings regularly.
• Assists in chart audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: Associates or better in Nursing.
• PREFERRED: Bachelors or better in Nursing.
• Required: 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Required: RN license.

Skills

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and courteous interaction with the public.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Integrity.
• Empathy.
• Patience.
• Exceptional nursing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in speaking with patient and family, especially with difficult information.
• Time Management skills - ability to change course as necessary.

Behaviors

• Positive working relationships and courteous interaction with public.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Integrity.
• Empathy.
• Patience.
• Exceptional nursing skills.
• Effective communication.
• Confidence in handling difficult situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Motivations

• Enjoyment of making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Interest in providing compassionate care in a supportive environment.
• Desire to maintain a positive attitude despite challenging situations.

Education

• Required: Associates or better in Nursing.
• PREFERRED: Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: RN license.

Benefits

• No benefits provided.

Pay

• Salary details not specified.

Schedule

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Location

• Alamance County.