RN Case Manager, Hospice

Case Manager

The Case Manager is an experienced Registered Nurse who provides skilled palliative and end of life care in the community setting in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. The Case Manager facilitates the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary plan and ensures the overall coordination and medical management of hospice services for patients and their significant others.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Certification & Licensure:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience:

• 2 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
• Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
• Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
• Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• Must have reliable transportation.