RN Case Manager - Routine Home Care New Iberia

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 2600 JOHNSTON ST - LAFAYETTE, LA 70503Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: NursingReports To: RHC Coordinator; Assists with supervision of LPNs and HHAs. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Responsible as a member of the IDT to the RHC Coordinator and the attending physician for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with Hospice of Acadiana, Inc.’s policies and procedures and Louisiana State Board of Nursing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Care: 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. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and inco...