Hospice Case Manager - RN - Full Time

Performs comprehensive subjective and objective assessment of the patient status that includes physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations governing hospice care services by following policy and procedure consistent with agency standards Formulates individualized plan of care that incorporates analysis of assessment data; modifies and updates as needed at a minimum of every two weeks on assigned patients, if requested Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic outcomes within a specified time periodInterventions are performed within the nursing scope of practice Assures thorough and accurate documentation with all clinical data including but not limited to: admission through discharge, physician's orders, skilled nursing visits and changes in conditions Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice Implements teaching specific to patient/family needs and evaluates and modifies as needed Performs clinical chart record reviews as requested Performs on-call responsibilities as assignedPerforms patient visits in an efficient manner, completing and submitting all documentation timely and per branch policy Determine if the patient meets admission criteria and assists in the assignment of qualified personnel Assists the physician in developing the plan of care and makes necessary revisions based on the patient's condition and needs as requested Prepares clinical progress notes and reviews documentation on a continual basis to ensure compliance with hospice documentation standards Ensures that adequate medical supplies and equipment are provided and reordered as necessary on assigned patients Adheres to the organization's patient care policies including the implementation of patient Performs on-site supervisory and teaching visits for the evaluation of professional and paraprofessional staff on assigned cases and provides follow-up information to the Agency Management, as requested Provides orientation, training or in-services to the care team to assure the quality and appropriateness of care provided. Precepts new staff as required Assures that documentation by HHA is complete and appropriate to the services provided Assures compliance with the requirements of state licensure and Intrepid policy by following agency protocols Recommends new policies and/or changes in current policies to improve quality of patient services as well as efficiency and effectiveness of services Completes other assignments and duties as requested and assigned to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company#NURSE