What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager position at Affinity Hospice?
Overview
RN - REGISTERED NURSE
Affinity Hospice is actively looking for a RN who is passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients. We are one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about patient and family care. We believe the care we provide truly matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized team.
Why work for Affinity?
- Paid 4 PTO weeks in the first year.
- Paid Mileage
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internal Company Advancement
- Free end of life training
- Tuition reimbursement for qualified team members.
- 401K
Responsibilities
RN Job Summary Primary functions are to coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team, including physician, patient/family and referring agency. Administer skilled nursing care for all ages in the patient's place of residence and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. RN Essential Functions:- Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
- Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
- Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
- Supervises and provides direction to the home health aide and the LPN.
Qualifications
RN Job Qualifications- Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Driver's License
- Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting, home health or hospice preferred.
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of CPR, Hepatitis consent/declination, and Covid Vaccination or eligibility for a religious/medical exemption.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
