RN Case Manager Hospice

Company: HCA
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Description
Introduction We are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Brookdale Hospice - HCA Healthcare, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

RN Case Manager Hospice, this is a full-time position
Benefits

We are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Brookdale Hospice - HCA Healthcare, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service) Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc. Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage Adoption Assistance Legal Benefits and lots more! Learn more about Employee Benefits
It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as an RN Admissions Hospice. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognizing standards of practice and establishing company policies and procedures. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing care and education and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
What you will do in this role :

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness (es). Assesses and evaluates patient's status by writing and initiating plan of care. Responsible for the planning, coordinating and delivery of quality interdisciplinary home health Hospice care services. Compliance with company standards and federal/state guidelines will be maintained at all times. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Gathers data from prior History and Physical, Clinician Visits notes, labs and procedures patient and family/ caregiver report enter into HCHB. Coordinates with Physician and Coders for accurate Diagnosis and co-morbidities. Reports assessment to referring and/ or attending Hospice Physician, Medical director and obtains orders for Hospice Admission. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on Hospice diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Documents medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the patient's plan of care. Educates patient, family/ caregivers on appropriate use of medications. Provides health care instructions to the patient and family/ caregiver as appropriate per assessment and plan. Performs routine, supervisory, recertification and discharge nursing visits as assigned by manager. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver palliative/ comfort care as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.

What qualifications you will need:
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred Current State RN License Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance Must have valid driver's license

Our Hospice agency supports not only the physical health but also the human spirit of our patients and their support networks. When physical health begins to fail, the nurturing of the spirit becomes critical for maintaining the dignity of the person. We treat the whole person - emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically by providing comfort and support to patients and their families in the comfort of their home. Our services include skilled nursing, counseling services, pastoral care, and volunteer support.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Admissions opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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