RN Case Manager, Hospice Sacramento & Surrounding Areas - Part-time

• Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es); physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms. Completes ongoing assessments of the patient's physical status and the psychosocial status of the patient/family.
• Initiates and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), the patient/family and the attending physician. Makes necessary revisions to the IDG plan of care as the patient's/family's status and needs change.
• Evaluates and coordinates the need for services provided to the patient/family in accordance with the IDG plan of care.
• Facilitates the consideration of another level of care (i.e. inpatient, respite, continuous care) when indicated by the patient's/family's status/needs. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
• Ensures that equipment, supplies, drugs and biologicals and other necessary items and services are available. Provides education and interventions to support the effective management of the patient's pain and other physical symptoms as well as assesses the patient/family's response to intervention and treatment.
• Provides education/instructions to the patient/family in accordance with the IDG plan of care. Directs the services provided by and supervises the LPN/LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker assigned to the patient/family. Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient/family services provided. Regularly attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the office on-call policy. Actively participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program. Completes other assignments as requested and assigned. May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in California. License is active and in good standing. Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS. If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program. If a state standard exists that is higher than these education/experience requirements, the state standard supersedes these qualifications One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred. Able to provide proof of valid driver's license if applicable. Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving vehicle.

* **SIGN ON BONUS $1500.00

Job Type: Full-time Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• Nursing, Home Health, Hospice: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• CA RN License

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required license or certification:

• RN License for California