Valir Hospice RN in Kingfisher

Job Summary:

The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing nursing care to meet the needs of the patient, and achieve goals set on the Plan of Care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Oversees patient cases from admission to death/discharge.

·         Completes all nursing assessments for each patient assigned.

·         Responsible for maintaining patient medication profiles, updating as needed, while insuring updated profile is in patient charts at the office, as well as in the facility or home.

·         Updates the plan of care for each assigned patient every two weeks.

·         Completes the recertification process by assessing and accurately documenting findings on appropriate forms.

·         Makes RN supervisory visits every 14 days on all assigned patients.

·         Completes admissions as assigned.

·         Provides on-call hours as determined by Patient Care Manager.

·         Accurately communicates patients’ information to Patient Care Manager and medical staff.

·         Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-services, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.

·         Performs routine duties without physical supervision.

·         Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.

·         Makes sound judgments based on factual information, while seeking guidance and direction as needed for performance of all duties.

·         Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.

·         Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.

·         Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.

·         Checks status of medications provided by Hospice at each visit, and reorders as needed.

·         Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.

·         Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.

·         Communicates concerns and/or changes to all disciplines.

·         Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

·         Current Registered Nurse license.

·         Current CPR Certification.

·         Current Driver’s License

·         1-2 years of experience in home health or hospice, LTCF preferred.

Physical Requirements: (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation)

·         Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

·         Lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to 36”, and from 36” to 64”. (Occasional)         

·         Sitting. (Occasional)

·         Walk up to .25 miles. (Occasional)

·         Stand. (Occasional)                                                     

·         Sustained forward bending/sitting. (Occasional)                                             

·         Repetitive Squat. (Occasional)

·         Push/Pull up to 75 lbs. of force at 36”. (Occasional)

·         Kneel. (Occasional)         

·         Full body range of motion. (Constant)

·         Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. (Constant)                        

·         Sustained squat. (Occasional)

·         Balance in walking, standing, carrying, and moving patients and equipment, etc. (Constant)