RN Case Manager, Hospice - FT Days

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Prescott
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS AZ Prescott Hospice

Location: Prescott, AZ

Address: 1065 Ruth St, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Salary Range: $36.00 - $48

Job Summary

Provides care to assigned patients in a caring, safe, and efficient manner and provides leadership to staff and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures, and individualized patient plans of care. Home Hospice services from the Good Samaritan Society provide people of all ages medical assistance in their homes, while offering support and respite for their loved ones. The RN Case Manager is a key position in working with the home hospice team. The right candidate is a team player and can prioritize effectively to accomplish the needs of the agency. Working together to serve our community in home hospice needs is a privilege and an opportunity show Gods love. The main responsibilities of the position are listed below along with other duties as needed.

Provides leadership to staff and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized patient plans of care.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospice palliative care; hospice philosophy and scope of services; importance of coordinating services and continuity of care.

Recognizes different cultural attitudes and values towards death and dying. Identifies the five stages of the grieving process; anticipatory grief; normal vs. abnormal grief and impact of grief on patient s family.

Provides care according to plan of care and evaluates patients need for additional services. Involves patient and family in creation of plan of care.

Coordinates with interdisciplinary team as needed.

Completes required documentation in appropriate timeframes. Explains advance directives; clinical requirements and interdisciplinary services available through agency.

Supports staff in a hospice home environment within a 60-mile radius per Medicare guidelines.

Works independently with minimal supervision and seeks guidance as needed.

Performs initial patient assessment and ongoing assessments of the patient s status.

Participates in creation of the plan of care. Ensures the plan of care is implemented by the interdisciplinary group.

Processes physician services/orders.

Completes quality assurance audits as assigned.

Participates in agency in services; educational opportunities; team meetings and committees.

Assists with customer experience/marketing activities to expand community reach.

Assesses and formulates a plan of care for patients in their homes that include social, emotional, and physical needs.

Provides nursing care to patients according to physician orders and regulations. Assures physicians orders are processed and physicians are notified in a timely manner.

Provides teaching and training to patient / family / caregiver as appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure for state of practice is required in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Must be willing to rotate weekend, night, and holiday call with staff to facilitate adequate coverage for all patients.
• Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental abilities of the job.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English and be able to articulate clearly and audibly.
• Must have a favorable motor vehicle record (MVR) and must present a valid driver s license and proof of insurance before operating a vehicle.
• Current CPR certification or ability to become certified in CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  Benefits
  
  The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
  
  The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
  
  The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
  
  Req Number: R-0100310
  
  Job Function: Care Coordination
  
  Featured: No

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