RN Case Manager - Hospice

Job description

SUMMARY: Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. Coordinates the implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible to practice in accordance with Hospice clinical standards of practice, policies and procedures. - Assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregivers. - Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient's physician's direction. - Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms and provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems. - Serve as a liaison to the patient's physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient's needs. - Provide emotional support to the patient and family/caregiver. - Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate and follow-up as necessary. - Provide instruction (health teaching) to the patient and family. - Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care. -...