Registered Nurse - Case Manager
Full Time Position
Location: Homecare
Duties & Responsibilities
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Completes the nursing assessment of the patient, including assessment of the care givers needs, and develops the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team that reflects skilled nursing judgment, medical necessity, measurable patient and care giver objectives, and reasonable goals.
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Provides nursing and case management services to patients and care givers in compliance with federal, state, and Hospice regulations, initiating and coordinating utilization of services that best benefit the patient and the care givers.
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Documents all nursing and case management in accordance with Hospice protocol and keeps attending physicians informed of changes in patient's condition. Maintains documentation of time sheets, mileage and other records as required.
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Makes regular follow-up visits, at least once per week, as deemed appropriate in the plan of care. Visits hospitalized patients daily. Responds in person, during normal working hours, to the patient's home for patient care.
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Empowers and supports care givers and patients through education of the disease process and prescribed care regimens.
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Utilizes principles of palliative and Hospice philosophy to provide holistic care. Provides direct supervision of Certified Nursing Assistant.
Skill & Knowledge Requirements
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Excellent observation, critical thinking, assessment, nursing judgment and communication skills.
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Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries.
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Interest and desire to give hospice care with a special sensitivity to the needs of the seriously ill population.
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Sound working knowledge of hospice Conditions of Participation (COPs) and clinical standards of practice.
Educational and Experience Requirements
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Graduate of a registered nursing curriculum; BSN or higher preferred.
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Two (2) years experience in a healthcare environment or equivalent position.
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Possession and maintenance of a valid Hawai'i State nursing license.
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Valid CPR certification.
Hours
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Primarily Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with possibility of evening, weekend and holiday work.
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Assists in maintaining the 24 hour on-call coverage as needed.
Pay $93,600 - $101,920 annually.
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Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
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This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
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