RN Case Manager - Enid

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationHumanity Hospice Enid - Enid, OKRemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelADN/BSNSalary RangeUndisclosedTravel PercentageUp to 50% Job ShiftPrimarily M-F, 8am-5pm plus on-callJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionEligible for $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus. Bonus is paid in five (5) installments as listed below. Nurse must be employed full time throughout each time period in order to receive payout. $1,000.00 after first ninety (90) days$1,500.00 after six (6) months$2,000.00 after the first (1st) year$2,500.00 after the first year and a half (1.5)$3,000.00 after the second (2nd) yearHumanity Hospice, Oklahoma owned and operated, has successfully changed the role of the traditional RN Case Manager by creating an interdisciplinary team consisting of a RN, LPN and Aide. Imagine having a limited case load allowing you the opportunity to concentrate on case management, exceptional patient care, teamwork and staff development. Humanity Hospice is proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP).At Humanity Hospice, you truly do matter. On-Call requirements are limited and competitive pay and benefits offered. If you have been searching for an opportunity to learn, grow and establish roots, look no further. To learn more, please contact us by calling 855-782-2222 and speaking with a human resources representative. To learn more about who we are as a company, please visit Humanity Hospice or Humanity Hospice Facebook.Job Description SummaryThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individual and families within their homes and communities.Essential Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesPatient CareCompletes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.Assesses and evaluates patients status by:Writing and initiating plan of careRegularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needsParticipating in revising the plan of care as necessaryInitiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physicians plan of care.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patients efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.CommunicationCompletes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care given.Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.Communicates with the physician regarding the patients needs and reports changes in the patients condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as required.Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.Additional DutiesParticipates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available.Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes.Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.Current licensure in State and CPR certification. (Online CPR certification not acceptable)ADN/Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.