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Summa Health System lists this Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice opportunity in akron, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) - Hospice
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Summa Health at Home and Hospice is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!
Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with Rotating Weekends
Territory: Akron, Copley, Fairlawn, Richfield, Medina, Massillon, Canal Fulton, Barberton, Norton, Bath, Portage Lakes, Clinton, Doylestown, Rittman and Wadsworth
The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) - Hospice assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. The RNCM provides case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. ASHN adopts the RN scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed RN personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of life
Does initial, comprehensive, and ongoing skilled nurse visits for patient and family as determined by plan of care
Updates all doctor orders in patient chart accordingly
Notifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient's condition
Manages interdisciplinary care as applicable
Provides end of life care in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician
Observes and monitors patient conditions
Individualizes plan of care and adjusts as needs change
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels' patient and family on the disease/progression
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families.
Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs
Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs
Communicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Communicates with the scheduler any changes outside the normal
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
One year of experience as a RN in an acute care or home care setting is required.
Hospice experience is preferred.
Maintains active RN license in state of employment
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families.
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Education and Credentials
Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge
Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
Physical
Walking - Frequently 34%-66%
Bending - Occasionally 2%-33%
Standing - Occasionally 2%-33%
Sitting - Frequently 34%-66%
Driving - Occasionally 2%-33%
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33%
Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33%
Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%
Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100%
Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33%
Sensory Activities
Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%
Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%
Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%
Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%
Other Sensory Activities
N/A
We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
akron, OH, 44329, US
Who can apply
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