Hospice RN Case Manager FT - Enid, Oklahoma!
Company: ACCENTRA HOME HEALTHCARE
Location: Enid
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
*Accentra Is an Oklahoma Owned Company!*
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our
patients and providing quality of care - whether that involves home
health for managing chronic conditions, injury or illness; or
hospice to provide end-of-life care and comfort. We strive to help
our patients remain safe and independent at home while achieving
the best quality of life possible. Thousands of families,
physicians, and facilities across Oklahoma choose Accentra because
of the quality care our team members provide. We value our team
members and celebrate their accomplishments - we know that our team
is the foundation on which our company is built. We invite you to
learn more about Accentra and what has made us one of the most
respected names in home care.
*Our Employees enjoy the following benefits:*
* *Company Car or Paid Mileage*
* *Health Insurance*
* *Dental Insurance*
* *Vision Insurance*
* *Life Insurance*
* *Flex Spending Plans*
* *Paid Holidays*
* *Paid Time Off*
* *Longevity Pay*
* *Performance Bonuses*
* *401(k)*
* *Referral Program Bonuses*
* *Competitive Salary and Benefits*
The Hospice RN Case Manager Provides professional care to nursing
care to the agency's home care patients as prescribed by the
physician and in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and
the agency policies and procedures. May also provide professional
nursing services in an institutional setting within the policies
and procedures of that institution.
*Qualifications*
* Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State
of Oklahoma.
* At least 2 years hospice experience as an RN preferred.
* Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing a huge plus.
* Proficient in verbal, written, and electronic communication.
* Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently.
* Must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, maintain
valid auto liability insurance, and be able to drive throughout
service area under a variety of weather conditions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Responsibilities*
* Participate and lead case presentation in interdisciplinary team
meetings.
* Ability to provide care management oversight of up to 16 patients
in various settings, ensuring all needs and goals are being
addressed.
* Ability to exercise good decision making and demonstrate strong
communication skills.
* Ability to demonstrate strong nursing skills and an ability to be
trained.
* Implements the initial plan of care based off the comprehensive
assessment and makes updates to the comprehensive assessment
at-least every 15 days and more frequently based on the changing
needs and goals of the patient. Documents ongoing progress towards
goals.
* Perform and execute the RN duties associated with hospice plan of
cares.
* As a case manager, be wholly responsible for patient hospice care
and support the need to work irregular hours as needed to perform
nursing and case management duties.
* Perform job in accordance and compliance with policies,
procedures, supervisory expectations and other directives as
defined by leadership.
* Perform admission visits, regular skilled nursing and supervisory
visits, hospice evaluations, imminent visits as well as on-call and
prn visits as assigned.
* Demonstrates strong teamwork characteristic and interpersonal
skills and able to work with the interdisciplinary team without
role blurring or conflict.
* Demonstrates strong understanding but not limited to the concept
of Death and Dying; Pain and Symptom Management; Grief and
loss.
* Perform supervisory visits to clients and re-evaluate client's
nursing needs.
* The RN performs a home health aide supervisory visit at-least
every 14 days. The aide does not have to be present. In the event
of a complaint, RN will be present at the next home health aide
visit for observation and training.
* Performs monthly supervision of any LPN's assigned to the
designated team.
* The supervision is done in the patient home, with or without the
LPN present, includes review of clinical records, ensuring plan of
care is being followed and co-signing all orders obtained by the
LPN in collaboration with the supervising RN.
* Provide and/or participate in and support all levels of hospice
care i.e. routine, respite, continuous, in-patient and imminent
visits.
* Provide accurate, timely, complete and acceptable
documentation.
* Accurate -reflecting good nursing judgment, and as scheduled.
* Timely - All electronic documentation to be completed by 10:00
the following day. Weekend notes completed by 10:00 the following
Monday.
* Complete - all blanks, narrative that is legible and
understandable, confirmations as necessary. All initial documents
completed and signed.
* Acceptable - meeting acceptable Medicare standards as explained
and documented in the Accentra Hospice Policy and Procedure
Manual
* Paints accurate picture of patient clinical presentation and
documents need for ongoing hospice care and or clinical stability
per Medicare requirements and initiates discharge Meet expectations
as defined by supervisor or management.
* Attends the Interdisciplinary meetings every 15 days.
* Attends case conferences and care coordination meetings with
various healthcare partners including nursing homes, assisted
living centers and hospitals to ensure avoidance of duplication of
services and care coordinated to meet patient specific goals.
* Provide all documents for up-to-date personnel files in a timely
manner as requested by Agency in order to continue being scheduled
for visits.
* Respond to emergencies and to standby until able to contact
Supervisor / Manager.
* Be alert to changes in level of care and initiate necessary
procedures after contacting physician.
* Notify Patient Care Coordinator, case team, and other designated
individuals; immediately of changes in client's condition.
* Perform lead functions and communication related to integration
and coordination of care e.g. facility staff, physicians, pharmacy,
case team, supervisors, etc.
* Counsels client and family in meeting related needs.
* Exercise excellent nursing skills and provide services requiring
substantial specialized nursing skill.
* Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing
procedures.
* May be required to rotate through as visit-on-call nurse and make
visits on weekends and holidays.
* Teach other personnel hospice procedures.
* Attend meetings involving Accentra Hospice when requested to do
so.
* Assist in orientation of new personnel, if requested.
* Display ethical principles of acceptance and non-judgment
mentality.
* Abide by laws, rules and regulations which govern hospice and
work environments e.g. non-discriminatory work environment.
*Functional Abilities*
* Contact with a variety of housing conditions required.
* Must be able to maintain concentration during frequent
interruptions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently.
* Light to moderate degrees of stress incurred in daily
employment.
* Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent
required by the position.
* Able to physically perform the duties required by the
position.
* Able to travel.
*Physical Requirements*
* Light to moderate physical activity required, including possible
lifting up to 50lbs and turning of adult clients.
* Good color vision essential to determine subtle changes in
patient's skin color and to rapidly recognize medication and
color-coded supplies.
* Requires good hearing to assess situations quickly and respond
appropriately.
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