RN - Hospice Case Manager (Marshall County, AL) - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

About the Role

To provide nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed, assist and support families in home care and bereavement, and work as a member of the Hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assess and reassess the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Provide dietary counseling, nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiate nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observe signs and symptoms; report unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the physician and IDG members.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the Hospice patient and family members about providing care.
• Supervise and train other nursing service personnel.
• Develop and re-evaluate the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Perform specific nursing procedures (e.g., treatments, symptom management) following doctor’s orders.
• Attend team conferences and maintain records as required by Hospice.
• Follow Hospice policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Communicate to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participate in the on-call system and provide coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Maintain skills, knowledge, and work within the interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care for patients in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR facilities.
• Organize work schedule and manage time to attend required meetings.
• Comply with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse; active patient contact within the past three years preferred.
• Completion of a Hospice training program.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate and quick judgments, and supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility and innovation in patient care.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress while demonstrating emotional stability.

Physical Requirements

• Requires considerable physical effort most of the day, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking.
• Maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring patients up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to temperature and humidity changes.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use adaptive devices to meet essential duties.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, and hazardous materials.
• Adverse environmental conditions.

Transportation

• Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.