Hospice RN Case Manager
Company: Anchor Health
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description***ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS***Are you looking for a
work place where you can make a genuine difference?Company Culture
that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?Anchor
Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the
patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the
EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.The registered
nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific
to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in
the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of
Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and
communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The
professional nurse is also responsible for communication and
collaboration with community physicians as well as family members
regarding individual patient care. -Anchor Health offers
competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work
environment.RequirementsPatient Care1. The Hospice Team Nurse
provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all
elements of nursing process.2. . Assesses and evaluates patient's
status3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions
as patient status and needs change.4. Develops a care plan that
establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates
palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in
the planning process.Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical
Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care
for assigned caseload.Communication1. The Hospice Team Nurse
completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical
notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records
pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.2.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and
reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives
physicians' orders as required.3. Communicates with community
health related persons to coordinate the care plan.POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing
accredited school of nursing.2. Current licensure in State of CA
and CPR certification.3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of
one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last
three (3) years; -OR -have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a
program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current
RN license.Minimum of two (2) years' experience, at least one of
which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice
nursing is preferred.4. Management experience not required.
Responsible for supervising hospice aides.5. Excellent observation,
verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills,
basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.6.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift,
position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or
crouching.7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and
is in good working order.
Keywords: Anchor Health, Walnut Creek , Hospice RN Case Manager, Executive , Walnut Creek, California
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