RN Case Manager (Exempt)
Location: Newburgh Indiana
Description: AseraCare Hospice is presently looking of RN Case Manager (Exempt) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Indiana. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. About Us As AseraCare Hospice professionals, helping our patients and their families to feel as comfortable as possible during a stressful and emotional time is at the heart of everything we do. We believe the hospice care journey is about compassion, commitment, and dignity. Partnering with our patients' personal physicians, we work to minimize pain and provide emotional and spiritual guidance for patients and their families as they prepare for change. As one of the nation's premier providers of hospice services, we offer a full range of hospice career opportunities. If you share our approach to delivering personalized, quality hospice care, we can deliver the independence, rewards and clinical excellence you want from your career! Job ID 5265BR Location Newburgh, IN Job Posting Title RN Case Manager (Exempt) Job Description Manages overall care of assigned hospice patients by coordinating and providing nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Supports the Provider Relations activities of the organization. Discipline - Select All That Apply General Nursing Minimum Qualifications
Must be a registered nurse with a current state license.
Must have current certification for CPR.
Must have a minimum of 1-year general nursing experience with current Hospice, medical, surgical or critical care experience. Experience with providing pain management and IV skills preferred.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the company philosophy of care.
Must be knowledgeable of Medicare certification for hospice/home health.
Must have experience in providing services to terminally ill patients.
Must be a licensed driver with a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Must demonstrate excellent observation, nursing judgment and communication skills.
Must possess the ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
Must be self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must be able to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other employees at all levels.
Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance Preferred Qualifications
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other employees at all levels.
Must possess computer skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job Essential Job Functions
Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for assigned patients/families. Maintains regular communication with the director of clinical services or patient care coordinator and physcian to review patient care.
Receives patient assignments from the director of clinical services or patient care coordinator. Assumes overall responsibility for assigned patients/families, including assessing, planning, implementing, re-evaluating and revising care as necessary. Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.Initiates and sustains, as needed, the implementation of orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Accepts responsibility for managing overall care of the patient by providing direct patient care and by coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers and employed caregivers as appropriate.
Instructs the patient and caregiver how to administer medication and recognize side effects; how to perform personal care and oral hygiene; how to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise; how to prepare for the events preceding death; proper diet and other instructions as ordered by physician.
Informs the director of clinical services or patient care coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. Provides appropriate support at time of death. Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage to patients and families.
Makes home health aide assignments, prepares written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the home.
Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the hospice and state and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services.
Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform specialized procedures, such as IV therapy, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background and expertise in the specialty area. From time to time this position will be expected to perform on-call professional duties.
Hospice personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, Hospice personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs. Travel Required Yes - Limited Licensure Required Upon Start Date Employment Status Full - Time Closing Statement We know our reputation for exceptional care and high patient satisfaction is built on the career satisfaction of our family of professionals. That's why we're committed to constantly growing the talents and expertise of our dedicated team. We're helping more professionals like you achieve their potential on every level with:
Ongoing education through AseraCare University
Paid CEU and certification support
Leadership training opportunities
Company-paid training and certification
Mentoring programs and more Support from our talented professionals enables us to continue to provide the high level of compassionate, dignified care that our patients deserve. We'll reward your dedication with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. Join a team where your talents and contributions are valued and rewarded. Apply today! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to AseraCare Hospice.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:23:49 GMT
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