RN Case Manager
Company: Agape Hospice Care Atlanta
Location: Villa Rica
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Join Agape Hospice Care as a RN Case Manager!No two days are
ever the same in healthcare. But, with the support of your team
behind you, nothing is impossible to overcome. This is why we are
completely committed to the well-being of our employees. Here, you
have all you need to grow an incredible healthcare career - from
expert guidance to on-hand resources, you're equipped from day one
with all you need. If you're looking to grow your career but also
maintain a work-life balance that suits you, Agape Hospice is the
place to do just that.JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse Case Manger
(RN Case Manager) will provide direct patient care services to
hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family;
manage an interdisciplinary group (IDG) consisting of Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and
support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and case
manages all assigned patient clinical records.* Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pmMAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Promote and practice the Sage Family of Companies philosophy
and mission of "Providing the most compassionate, comprehensive,
and qualified care to people with a life-limiting illness to serve
them through their individual journey with dignity, respect, and
integrity."
- Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented
in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC).
- Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the
patient.
- Helps develop and implement the POC as prescribed by the
physician and in conjunction with the other members of the
IDG.
- Responsible for the education of the patient, family, or other
caregivers in relation to needs identified on the POC, including
but not exclusive to medication administration, dressing changes,
oxygen administration, hospice philosophy and care of the
terminally ill patient.
- Works closely with other members of the IDG to provide
all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and
spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and
family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Maintains primary control and professional management of each
patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient,
family, and hospice team to be fully aware and abreast of all
clinical issues, staffing and scheduling concerns.
- Reports any change in the patient's condition to both the
Attending Physician and the Hospice Physician.
- Maintains close contact with the patient's family and/or
significant other to
- provide information, support and continuity of care.
- Maintains communication with facility, group home and private
care staff.
- Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all
IDG notes, POC's, initial and on-going assessments and any other
information pertinent to the care of the patient.
- Performs on-going review and follow-up on assigned patient
clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards
of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures
and regulatory requirements is met and maintained.
- Practices infection control measures and standard
precautions.
- Makes routine supervisory visits of and with all other team
members at least monthly.
- Monitors scheduling of all staff.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the
management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
- Participates in the Sage Hospice and Palliative Care Quality
Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
- Attends staff meetings.
- May be requested to participate in Sage's on-call
schedule.
- Consistently promotes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care core
values.
- Completes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care annual
training.
- Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Registered Nurse of an accredited school of nursing with a
current license to practice professional nursing in the state in
which we do business.
- One (1) year of experience in oncology, long term care, hospice
or home health setting.
- Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must have reliable transportation, proof of current automobile
insurance and a valid driver's license.
- Hospice preferred
- Some local travelBecause those who care deserve more.Whether
you are already in the care sector or looking to take your first
step, we offer a unique opportunity. The Sage Family of Companies
provides the highest standards of care to those at or near the end
of their life. As a group, we share a commitment to building a
culture where employees have the time and support to do their best
work: building meaningful connections with patients and families,
growing skills and knowledge, and always looking for ways to
improve. We make sure you feel valued, trusted, recognized and
rewarded - as well as having the satisfaction of knowing you are
growing your career with a company that is highly respected for the
quality of care we deliver.Apply now.#agapeind
Keywords: Agape Hospice Care Atlanta, Chattanooga , RN Case Manager, Executive , Villa Rica, Tennessee
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