About this opportunity
Community Healthcare of Texas lists this RN Case Manager opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an RN Case Manager.
$5,000 Sign-on bonus
POSITION SUMMARY
Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services, coordinate admission of patients, and ongoing plan of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
Assess and evaluate the patient’s status by writing and initiating a plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates hospice nursing actions. Include the patient and the family in the planning process
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Provide healthcare instruction to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
Act as Case Manager when assigned by the clinical Supervisor and assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition, obtain/receive physicians’ orders as needed
Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan
Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient
Work in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the needs of the patient and family/caregiver
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings
Participate in on-call rotation; may assist with admits
Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagion, or complexity of diagnosis
Supervise LVN and CNA care plans and delegate responsibilities when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a dependable means of transportation
1 year of nursing experience
Case Management experience (hospice)
2+ years of experience in hospice case management strongly preferred
Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience is preferred.
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time Off Programs
Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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