Company:
Mercy Health by Compassus
* THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION*
Position Summary
The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is responsible to the Clinical Manager and coordinates care for an assigned caseload of patients/families. The Case Manager 40 (Union S-RN) is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Mercy New Life Hospice (MNLH) and Mercy.
Position Specific Responsibilities
* Adheres to professional standards of community and Home Health Care nursing practice and works with the physician and Interdisciplinary Group to plan care.
* Develops, maintains and implements written nursing plan of care for the assigned caseload of patients/families which address identified needs and provide continuity of care.
* Assists other team members or volunteers in planning care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and other needs of the patient and family.
* Provides nursing care for the patient/family through the assessment, evaluation, planning and counseling of patients/families.
* Teaches, supervises, and evaluates care provided by volunteers, home health aids and primary caregivers.
* Re-evaluates the needs of the patient/family at regularly scheduled intervals and modifies the plan of care in accordance with patient/family changing needs, and input from the team members which is consistent with protocol and suggested orders.
* Consults with the patient's physician when necessary. Updates the physician on a regularly scheduled basis regarding patients condition and care needs.
* Provides a written summary of patient care when a patient is admitted to an extended or acute care facility to ensure the provision of continuity of needed care.
* Demonstrates education and preparation of the patient/family on dying process as evidenced by observation and/or documentation.
* Establishes and maintains appropriate records of patient care management as required by New Life's policy and guidelines and that adhere to the standard of nursing practice.
* Serves as a consultant to other professionals or volunteers as requested or as need as identified.
* Coordinates and facilitates patient care by utilizing existing agencies/services when appropriate.
* Serves as a resource to other nurses in planning or presenting patient care conferences.
* Plans and participates in in-services and continuing education programs.
* Actively participates, contributes and attends required meetings.
* Identifies personal and educational needs via workshops, seminars, self-study, etc. and keeps current professionally. Maintains professional licenses, which are required. Identifies educational needs and ensures that knowledge base is present before proceeding with implementation of care.
* Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of Performance Improvement indicators relative to the assigned programs. Responsible for addressing indices out of compliance.
* Performs Triage (on-call) duties as rotating and/or mandatory basis. Holiday coverage per NLH P&P.
* Rotation to weekend shift.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Skills
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
* Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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