Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Signature Healthcare at Home in CENTRAL POINT, Oregon

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Now Hiring!

Full Time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Coverage Area: Medford/Central Point Area

Office Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

834 South Front St

Medford, Oregon 97502

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5

• Hospice Acute Care Patient RN Training provided.


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  Flexible work schedules: PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time, 10-hour shifts available, 30-to-40-hour work week, benefits offered for Part-Time and Full-Time employment.


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  Learning opportunities: Wound Certification, Oasis Certification, MedBridge Account, many learning opportunities available for PRN, Part-Time and Full-Time employees.


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  Growth Opportunities: growth opportunities to a RN Lead, Clinical Manager, QA RN, or Director positions available.


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  Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, cell phone/wireless keyboard, employee referral bonus, continuing education, and higher education reimbursement program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hospice Registered Nurse/RN plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individual and families within their homes and communities.

Patient Care:

• Completes 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 incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.


• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.


• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.


• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.


• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.


• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.


• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.


• Maintains a current CPR certification.


• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.


• Minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.


• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.


• Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.


• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.


• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.


• 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. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

Or contact:

LaDawn Fronapel

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Signature Healthcare at Home
E: ladawn.fronapel@sighch.com
C: 503-756-5453

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.