Registered Nurse Case Manager (Hospice Care)
Company: Friendship Village
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Case Manager (Hospice Care)12563 Village Cir
Dr, St. Louis, MO 63127, USA ABOUT FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET
HILLSIndustry: HealthcareSocial:Company WebsiteDESCRIPTIONThe RN
Case Manager cares for patients with terminal illnesses or other
diagnoses, indicating they have fewer than six months to live. The
RN Case Manager will provide end-of-life care to ensure patients
are as comfortable as possible and have the highest possible
quality of life. The RN Case Manager is typically part of a care
team. This team collaborates to ensure individuals and their
families have the physical, emotional, and spiritual support they
require throughout the care process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: --- Provides patients with personalized care
to improve their quality of life. --- Offers mental, emotional, and
physical support to patients and their families as they handle the
end-of-life care process.--- Conducts initial as well as ongoing
comprehensive assessments of the patients. --- Obtains a medical
history from the patient and/or a family member, particularly
concerning the present condition.--- Conducts a physical
examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical
assessment, mental status, appetite, type of diet, etc.---
Evaluates the patient, family member(s), and home situation to
determine what health teaching will be required.--- Evaluates the
patient's environment to determine what assistance will be
available from family members in caring for the patient and what
services may be needed.--- Develops and implements the initial plan
of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and
maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.--- Tracks patients'
symptoms, conditions, and behaviors to identify changes or signs of
physical and mental decline. --- Consults with the attending
physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning patient
conditions requiring order changes and/or changes in the care
plan.--- Coordinates patient services with other members of the
IDG, as well as contracted services, when needed.--- Discusses with
the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit
from contracted services.--- Obtains physicians' orders for
supplies, including hospital beds, oxygen, and medications for the
patient. --- Educates patients' family members about disease
progression, medication, nutrition, and hospice philosophy. ---
Collaborates with specialists to create care plans and understand
individuals' conditions and requirements. --- Evaluate the
effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family
continuously.--- Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per
policy and business needs.--- Actively participates in QAPI
meetings and activities.--- Adhere to Federal, state, and
accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid
regulations.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: --- Assists with those
administrative activities necessary for the effective management of
the department, provides input for the selection and development of
employees, employee counseling and motivation, organization of
goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and
measuring the work performed within the department. --- Delegate
responsibilities to staff with clear
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Keywords: Friendship Village, O'Fallon , Registered Nurse Case Manager (Hospice Care), Executive , Saint Louis, Missouri
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