Full-Time Hospice RN Case Manager - Silver Spring, MD Area
Trinity Health
Posted on Oct 16, 2024
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose:
Provides professional nursing care to the organization’s hospice clients as prescribed by the physician, and/or requested by the client/family, and in compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is fully responsible for the client assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and overall supervision of client care and outcomes, is designated as the case manager for hospice patients. The Hospice RN in collaboration with the physician and other Hospice team members anticipates and manages patient’s symptoms, assists in identifying pt/family/caregiver grief/loss issues and assists in implementing the Hospice plan of care. Provides functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs as needed.
What You Will Do:
Informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and other responsibilities and rights, before care is initiated. Accurately explains/understands the Hospice Benefit.
Develops and implements an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates realistic, and attainable goals that is also outcome-focused so that the services provided will improve the patient’s quality of life and promote dignity.
Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.
Utilizes interview, observation, and evaluation in assessing clients and applies nursing judgment, consistent with practice standards, in formulating nursing interventions and making recommendations to the physician, client/family and IDT/IDG.
Reports changes in client condition as appropriate and in a timely manner, to the client’s physician and/or Case Manager/designee and obtains orders for changes in the plan of treatment to respond to the client’s condition.
Re-evaluates and updates patient’s plan of care based on patient goals and progress towards outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved nursing education program
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland
One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse
Hospice home care experience preferred but not required.
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
Benefits:
Day 1 Benefits
403b with matching contribution
Generous paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive orientation
Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 annually
Daily Pay
Pay Range - Min: $35.80 Mid: $46.54 Max: $57.28
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