What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager Hospice position at CommonSpirit Health?
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Position Summary:
Under supervision, the Case Manager plans, organizes and manages a patient caseload: applies concepts derived from management and communications theory, group dynamics, counseling methodologies, and clinical nursing judgment to implement a clinical nursing program or programs.
Provides direct patient care through use of nursing process, performs established nursing intervention utilizing current clinical knowledge. Initiates and participates in patient, family and staff education. Demonstrates leadership capabilities. Serves as preceptor for orientees and students. Major responsibilities are listed; however, other duties may be assigned.
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Minimum:
- Completion of Hospice Orientation Program Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient-care delivery.
- Demonstrates proficient intermediate nursing skills and specialty skills.
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude toward others.
- Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriate patient-care tasks, duties, etc. to others.
- Ability and willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and committees.
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
- Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective, active listening skills.
- Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Acts as a role model for new orientees/students.
- Demonstrates ability to work with patients who are in the last stages of a terminal illness and their families.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all agency departments.
- Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through people, utilizing creative and innovative solutions and conflict management problem-solving skills.
- Understands philosophy of hospice and needs of the terminally ill.
- California Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification and current California drivers license with proof of liability insurance for automobile.
Preferred:
- At least one year as an RN Home health experience preferred.
