RN Case Manager, Hospice
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Prescott
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us!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 HospiceLocation: Prescott,
AZAddress: 1065 Ruth St, Prescott, AZ 86301, USAShift: 8 Hours -
Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 30. 00Salary Range:
$33.50 - $40.00Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on BonusDepartment
Details$5,000 Sign on BonusJob SummaryProvides 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. Seeks to evaluate outcomes based on an
integration among established clinical, financial and utilization
data. Defines the unit of care (family and patient). Demonstrates
knowledge of hospice palliative care, hospice philosophy, and scope
of services. Recognizes different cultural attitudes and values
towards death and dying. Identifies the five stages of grieving
process. Explains advanced directives, clinical requirements, and
interdisciplinary services available. Utilizes independent nursing
judgment when integrating health care.Participates in creation of
the plan of care and ensures the plan of care is implemented by the
interdisciplinary group. Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate
age-specific structured care methodologies, such as
protocols/integrated clinical pathways/guidelines/standards of care
relating to the overall health care needs of neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients/residents. Interviews
potential residents and assesses residents in compliance with
regulations, policy and procedure. Uses assessment information for
admission and continued stay in the hospice community. Establishes
a service plan for each resident and evaluates on an on-going
basis. Ability to communicate with patients/residents, family
members and others on the health care team.Must demonstrate
independence, assertiveness and critical thinking when working with
patients and co-workers. Ability to document clearly. Ability to
solve problems. Self-motivated. Works with little direction.
Ability to incorporate teaching/learning principles and adapt
teaching to age group. Ability to facilitate groups and implement
projects when necessary. Must be able to establish priorities, have
strong flexibility and organizational skills. Must be knowledgeable
about reimbursement for services provided.Will be required to work
primarily day hours, scheduled weekends, and occasional evenings.
May be exposed to communicable or infectious disease, hazardous
materials and injury from performance of assigned duties. Is
subject to multiple sensory and environmental stressorsHome 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.Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job
DescriptionQualificationsQualificationsGraduate 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.BenefitsThe 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, and a generous
time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more
information about Total Rewards, visit .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- or send an email
to .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-Job
Function: Care CoordinationFeatured: No
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