RN Case Manager

Who are you? You are highly adaptable with the attitude of an ultimate collaborator. You are dynamic, excited to impact the lives of others, and understand the rewarding nature of Hospice care. Overall, you have a thick skin with a kind heart and empathy for others around you.

PERKS:

?      Family Feel: Say goodbye to large facilities and unfamiliar faces! Smaller homes foster a family atmosphere for both our residents and team members. You have the benefit of a small team.

?      Rewarding Purpose: Make a difference in people’s lives during one of the most delicate times in their life as well as their family’s lives

?      Experience life to the fullest with our hospice members – make their memories matter

?      Top 10 Places in ID to work 2019: work with people that enjoy their time here!

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1.   Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of IDAHO.

2.   One (1) year of nursing experience

3.   Current CPR certification.

BONUS POINTS IF:

·        You’ve worked in Hospice care prior

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Case managers are responsible for the overall coordination of client care for all disciplines. They see that the client is provided with the professional and paraprofessional levels of care appropriate to the hospice client and family needs.

Reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON).

JOB DUTIES:

1.   Participate in admission process according to ACH policy and procedures.

2.   Complete Initial assessments for clients within 48 hours of hospice election (unless directed by Physician, DON, or family requests otherwise).

3.   Completes comprehensive assessments no later than 5 days of hospice election. 

4.   Assess the support system in the home and educate accordingly. 

5.   Responsible for creating client specific plan of care/plan of treatment in coordination with Medical Director and Interdisciplinary Team by the following IDT meeting period.

6.   Return completed clinical documentation to the office per Auburn Crest’s process.

7.   Complete supervisory visits according to time guidelines when an aide/homemaker is ordered.

8.   Document nursing interventions according to nursing plan of care on subsequent visits. 

9.   Complete re-certifications at appropriate time intervals as defined by Conditions of Participation (COPs).

10. Complete written verbal orders for any changes in medications or treatments or changes in level of care.

11. Update medication sheets prior to each IDT meeting. 

12. Update and rewrite the Aide Plan of Care (POC) with every certification period or when there is any vital change in condition to the POC, as necessary. 

13. Participate in the IDT update which is to be written on each client every two weeks in conjunction with the IDT meeting. This includes a summary of problems, interventions, goals, changes in condition or level of care, and changes in visit frequency for each discipline.

14. Communicate and coordinate care with all members of the IDT as client/family condition warrants.

15. Notify Medical Director, Team Leader, attending physician, pharmacy, DME, and other team members as appropriate when a client expires. Provide post-mortem care as appropriate. Complete discharge and client status form and dispose of controlled substances/drugs according to ACH policy and procedure.

DISCLAIMER

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. 

COVID-19

Employee health and safety is our top priority! We are doing our best to ensure we protect our employees, their families, and our residents. We are continuously adapting infection control procedures and adhering to CDC, state and local orders with regard to COVID-19. Our small home like communities help reduce exposure and spread of COVID-19. We have implemented many processes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.

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