Hospice Nurse (RN) Case Manager

DescriptionWho We Are: Founded by nurses who believe that healthcare begins in the home, we have been providing quality Home Health Services to Bay Area communities since 2012. Today, we’re extremely proud to be one of the largest, fastest growing, independently owned home health companies in Northern California.Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded:“Home Care Elite Top 500 Agency”“Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area”“SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business”Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approvalBenefits of joining our team:Sign On Bonus Up to $5K (dependent upon position, location, and experience)Strong market competitive compensation plansMedical, Dental and Vision CoverageChoice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverageRetirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employmentCompetitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday payCompany CarPaid CEUs & CPROptions for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter BenefitsLife InsuranceEmployee Discount ProgramGym Reimbursement ProgramPaid Mileage, Toll and ParkingIpad and Cell Phone ProvidedPosition Summary: HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager who strives to make a real impact for our community. By joining our team you will be providing skilled services to help patients and families cope with the End of Life process.Schedule: Full Time, Part Time or Per DiemResponsibilities:Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments 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.Write and initiate plan of careRegularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needsParticipates in revising the plan of care as necessaryUse health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosisDevelops 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 physician’s plan of care.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 patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.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.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.What sets us apart:Manageable CaseloadsClustered TerritoryFlexible ScheduleWork Remote and IndependentlySuccessful Onboarding ProgramSupportive Leadership TeamResponsive Internal SupportRequirementsQualifications:Current and unrestricted CA license1+ years of Hospice Case Manager Experience requiredCurrent AHA CPR certificationDriver's LicenseAble to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetingsSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

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