Hospice & Palliative RN Case Manager
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
NEW EMPLOYEE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION- $15K! # General
Summary of Duties: The provision of intermittent nursing service to
patients in their homes under a plan of care established in
collaboration with the patient#s physician and according to agency
policy and# procedures uses hospice concepts and promotes quality
of life for the terminally ill. # Supervision Received: Reports
directly to the Hospice/Palliative Clinical Supervisor. #
Supervision Exercised: Home Care Aides. # Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting
patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.#
Requires standing, walking, and the ability to ascend and descend
stairs.# Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30
pounds.# Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.#
Requires working under stressful conditions.# Requires some
exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids. # Typical
Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients# homes and in an
office environment.# Some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic
substances, and medicinal preparations. # Essential Duties: (This
list may not include all the duties assigned.) # 1.## #
#Admits/readmits patients and provides intermittent nursing service
to patients and their families in compliance with agency
policies/procedures and state and federal regulations,
incorporating the following: a)## A complete physical and
psychosocial assessment. b)## Develops and implements an
appropriate care plan and therapeutic goals with the
patient/family. c)## Evaluation of patient safety on a 24-hour
basis. d)## Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in coordination
of patient care by all services involved. e)## Ongoing evaluation
of significant changes in the condition of the patient and of
progress toward the therapeutic goals. f)## Use of Agency and
community consultants/resources. g)## Instruction of patient/family
in procedures or responsibilities they are assuming and optimum
wellness practices. h)## Planning for the patient#s discharge from
service. i)### Appropriate implementation and utilization of OASIS
system. ################# j)### Consults with patient/family
regarding the process of dealing with issues of ethical concern. #
2.###Documents all services provided in the clinical record in
accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policy:
a)## All records are complete, accurate, and done in timely
fashion:# ### admissions within 24 hours from first visit. ###
subsequent visits within 48 hours. b)## Obtains physician
verbal/written orders and complies with all reporting requirements.
c)## Participates in coordination of care with physicians and with
other disciplines as appropriate.# # 3.## Manages work assignment
in effective and efficient manner: a)## Reports any cases to the
Hospice/Palliative Clinical Supervisor where goals can not be met
or at-risk situations exist and responds appropriately. b)##
Remains flexible in daily planning, allowing time for emergencies
or unexpected visits. c)## Maintains productivity as established by
the Agency. d)## Utilizes payor sources correctly, reflecting
changing levels of care. e)## Delegates patient care
responsibilities to Home Care Nurse (LPN) as appropriate. f)######
Participates in the development of the hospice interdisciplinary
team care plan. # 4.## #Establishes the plan of care to be
delegated to the Homemaker/Home Care Aide/Companion, orients and
supervises the home care aide in accordance with state and federal
regulations and Agency policy: a)## Develops an initial written
plan of care for the HMK/HCA/Companion and updates this plan as
patient#s condition warrants but no less often than every 60 days.
b)## Obtains input from HMK/HCA/Companion regarding patient
progress. c)## Prepares written performance evaluations of home
care aides under his/her supervision. d)## Provides supervision of
home care aides at a minimum of every two weeks or as required by
payor source. # 5.## #Develops and maintains sufficient
professional skills and credentials to meet the needs of patient
care: a)## Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year.#
At least six of those hours shall deal with aspects of hospice
care. b)## Participates actively in self-appraisal and the
formation of a plan of self-development. c)## Knowledgeable of
agency policies and procedures.# Adheres to Agency Corporate
Compliance Plan and HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written agreement.
d)## Seeks appropriate clinical input to ensure appropriate patient
care. e)## Projects professional image through attitude and
compliance with dress code. f)## Capable of precepting new nurses
and students. g)## Functions as a team member with consideration to
all staff. h)## Provides Agency with current copy of professional
license. i)### Maintains CPR certification. # Ancillary Duties #
1.####Performs other duties as necessary to support Agency programs
as assigned by the Supervisor of Clinical Services. a)## Agency
committees as requested. b)## Special clinics as needed. c)## Adult
Consultation Hours as assigned. d)## Special agency or community
programs during and/or after regular working hours. e)##
Participation in Agency focus groups. # 2.###Performs other duties
as necessary to maintain current Agency personnel policies: a)##
Gives adequate time and attention to administrative duties. b)##
Abides by Agency weekend/holiday rotation of nurses. c)## May
provide back-up for on-call service.# # HIPAA and Privacy:#
Properly direct any complaints and/or grievances as indicated per
VNHSC policy.# Comply with HIPAA regulations, specifically the
Privacy and Security Rules.# Protect personal health information
(PHI), electronic personal health information (EPHI) and financial
information by limiting the use and disclosure of health
information and financial information to the minimum amount
necessary with only those who must know how to get the job done.#
Follow the department#s specific policies and procedures to protect
health information. Help one another to ensure confidentiality at
all times.# # Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements: Knowledge of
Hospice/Palliative concepts and philosophy.# Knowledge of
professional nursing theory and practice and the skills to practice
and evaluate patient care.# Knowledge of Agency policies,
regulations and procedures to administer patient care.# Knowledge
of medical equipment currently used to provide patient care.#
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment.# Skill in applying and modifying the
principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to
provide ongoing patient care.# Skill in identifying patient-related
problems and recommending solutions.# Skill in documentation in
clinical records.# Skill in establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships with patients, families, physicians,
co-workers, and the community.# Ability to maintain quality control
standards.# Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations.# Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and
procedures.# Ability to communicate clearly.# Possess adequate
transportation to carry out job requirements.# Must show proof of
satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage of
$100,000/300,000 to be determined by Agency policy when using
automobile for transportation.# Willingness to provide service in
any part of Agency geographic area, according to Agency need. #
Education: Graduate of an NLN-approved school of nursing, associate
or baccalaureate degree program. # Experience: One (1) year of
recent medical/surgical nursing experience, additional experience
in community health nursing preferred. # Certificate/License:
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Connecticut.# # #indeed22echn
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