RN Case Manager - Hospice - Full Time - Contra Costa County

Patient Care

• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice or home health needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Utilizes all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act to provide professional nursing care.
• Achieves and evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs regularly.
• Develops and revises the plan of care based on nursing diagnoses and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Involves the patient and family in the planning process and provides health care instructions.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Maintains current documentation on EMR system according to organization policies/procedures and applicable laws/regulations.

Communication

• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Coordinates care with community health related persons.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
• Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Ensures a safe environment for the patient.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Supports the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures availability of equipment and other necessary items and services.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and Inservice classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• Acts as a member of quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Job Qualifications

• A graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure in state of practice and current CPR certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of valid auto insurance.
• California only: One year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to occasionally drive/operate foot control for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to walk intermittently on level and or unlevel surface for less than 1 hour.
• The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour.
• The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to carry up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to carry greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to push up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to push greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to pull up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to pull greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.

Why Join Us?

We believe our employees are the key to unlocking our potential, which is why we’re dedicated to investing in your success, well-being, and future. When you join Bridge, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Career Growth Opportunities: Various development pathways
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Flexible Savings Account

…and more!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.