Overview PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager at Luminary Hospice - Kansas City
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
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About Luminary Hospice: Luminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization that empowers team members to shape culture to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. Our mission is to deliver personalized care with compassion and dignity, focusing on the whole person with expert medical care, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and resources for families and caregivers.
The Role The PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care with an emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from community resources to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Job Responsibilities Patient Care
Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and prior illness.
Provides professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
Assesses and evaluates patient status, writes and initiates a plan of care, regularly re-evaluates needs, and revises the plan as necessary.
Initiates and adjusts the plan of care as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develops goals in a care plan that includes the patient and family in the planning process; administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs and provides health care instructions as appropriate.
Assists the patient with activities of daily living and supports self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinates patient care for an assigned caseload.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by policy.
Communication
Completes and submits accurate clinical notes; records pain and symptom management changes/outcomes.
Communicates with the physician regarding needs and reports changes in condition; coordinates orders as required.
Coordinates with community health-related persons to implement the care plan; teaches self-care techniques to patient and family; collaborates with the interdisciplinary group; maintains a safe environment for the patient.
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Additional Duties
Participates in on-call duties; ensures equipment and services are available; supervises ancillary personnel as required.
Engages in ongoing professional development and continuing education; fulfills case assignments; participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Job Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One to two years of recent acute care experience and one to two years in home care preferred; hospice care experience preferred.
Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with one year of hospice care experience.
Management experience is not required; responsible for supervising hospice aides.
Excellent observation, communication, and problem-solving skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Physical ability to lift/move patients and equipment as required; able to walk/stand for extended periods.
Must be a licensed driver with a valid, insured vehicle in good working order.
Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The role may require sitting or standing for periods; may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation And Benefits PRN roles are not eligible for benefits.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Home Health Care Services