RN Case Manager

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Provides skilled nursing assessment, planning, implementation, direct patient care and evaluation of care for the terminally ill patient and family. Primary Department: Out Patient Care Unit Reporting Relationship: Clinical Care Manager (CCM) Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefitted Salary Grade: 12 Job Details and Essential Functions: Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of nursing needs for assigned patient/family and documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) Coordinate and implement the Hospice Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each assigned patient Participates in patient care meetings and staff meetings Collaborates with physicians, Medical Director and other staff regarding changing patient status Supervises caregivers, volunteers, home health aides, homemakers and other nursing staff on the delivery of patient care plans Performs administrative functions relating to clinical records, Plan of Care, and mandatory abuse reporting requirements. Provides consultation and support to patients/families regarding hospice services and Medicare Hospice benefits Shares in providing 24-hour, 7-day a week call coverage and assists other RN Case Managers with their cases as needed Participates in community education, volunteer and Hospice activities and in-service as requested Works collaboratively with patients, family members, physicians, hospital staff and other individuals and agencies involved in providing care Participates in collecting and recording data for utilization, outcomes and Performance Improvement Plans with Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAPI) Performs other duties that are consistent with meeting departmental and organizational goals and objectives May be assigned to assist in other work areas such as triage, intake, SNF/RCFE, or other areas assigned by CCM Knowledge and Skills: Required: Ability to use independent judgment to make sound decisions Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and patient privacy laws Strong, clerical skills including typing, copying, scanning and faxing Ability to critically think and provide necessary interventions Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Public speaking, developing relationships with identified partners, groups, businesses with whom Hospice of the Foothills may have or need to establish affiliation Education & Experience: Required: Minimum of one year nursing experience. Preferable in Hospice, Home Health or Community Health Experience. Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Desired: Strong knowledge of state and Medicare hospice regulations Prior Hospice experience as a RN Case Manager License / Certifications: Required: Maintain and possess current RN License in the state of California Possess and maintain valid California driver’s license, a reliable automobile and evidence of appropriate liability insurance Possess and maintain current CPR certificate Desired: Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association certification