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RN Hospice Case Manager (North Shore)

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Registered Nurse Case Manager - RN
AseraCare Hospice has an opportunity for an experienced RN Hospice Case Manager to cover the North Shore
We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager - RN to manage the overall care of assigned patients by coordinating and providing nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.
Duties of this position include following, in accordance with established policies and nursing standards:
Initiates communication with attending physicians, other staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for assigned patients/families.
Assumes overall responsibility for assigned patients/families, including assessing, planning, implementing, re-evaluating and revising care as necessary.
Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
Accepts responsibility for managing overall care of the patient by providing direct patient care and by coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers and employed caregivers as appropriate.
Instructs the patient and caregiver how to administer medication and recognize side effects; how to perform personal care and oral hygiene; how to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise; how to prepare for the events preceding death; proper diet and other instructions as ordered by physician.
Makes home health aide assignments, prepares written instructions for the aide and supervise the aide in the home.
RN:
Candidates for the Registered Nurse Case Manager - RN position should meet the following requirements:
Must be a registered nurse with a current state license.
Must have current certification for CPR.
Must have a minimum of 1-year general nursing experience with current Hospice, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
Experience with providing pain management and IV skills preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of Medicare hospice certification.
Must have experience in providing services to terminally ill patients.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively in all interactions.
Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Meeting all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry if required.
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