RN Hospice Case Manager - Hospice
Company: Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Hospice Case Manager* Initial and ongoing comprehensive
assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients
physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as
evidenced by documentation, clinical record, IDG, team report,
evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and
spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
* Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to
hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the
patient's eligibility. Implement/develop/document the plan of care
to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to
the plan as necessary.
* Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease
process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and
dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
* Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity
and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to
meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout
care.
* Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing
procedures.
* Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in
coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent
contamination and transmission of disease.
* Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LVN to ensure
quality and continuity of service provided.
* Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress
toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care
delivered with appropriate documentation.
* Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's
needs and outcomes of the interventions, while evaluating patient
and family response to care.
* Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of
third-party payor.
* Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
* Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
* Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to
patients and families as assigned.
* Provide effective communication to patients, families, team
members, and other health care professionals.
Keywords: Hill Country Memorial Hospital, San Antonio , RN Hospice Case Manager - Hospice, Executive , Fredericksburg, Texas
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