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RN Case Manager - Hospice - Full Time

Employer
Ethos
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This is a Full time, 40 hours a week, 80 hours a pay period position in our Fargo Hospice Division.

Scope

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Responsible for providing support to
patients, families, and caregivers by triaging calls and making
visits to meet patient needs.

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Plan, coordinate, provide and document
care for terminally ill patients from day of admission through day of discharge.

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Utilizing physicians’ orders and
professional skills, develop and implement a hospice plan that meets each
patient’s specific needs and is in compliance with Joint Commission, federal
and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as the organization’s
policies and procedures.

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The foundation of hospice nursing is a
complete skilled assessment, communicating with IDG and patient/family, and
following the plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and the family
during the terminal process.

Ethos Values

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Christian
Ministry -
We allow our Christian faith to guide us in all aspects of our organization
and in our delivery of care.

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Compassion - We demonstrate kindness
and understanding to every person at every encounter.

·
Integrity - We foster trustworthy and
healthy relationships among our clients, their families, our employees, and
our partners.

·
Collaboration - Our employees and partners
work collaboratively to achieve our mission by building highly functioning
teams to care for our clients.

·
Stewardship - We are good stewards of our financial resources to ensure
adequate funds are available to fulfill our mission.

Education
and Experience Required

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Must complete and pass a state required
background study.

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Graduate of an approved school of
professional nursing.

·
Current Registered Nurse licensure in
the state of Minnesota and North Dakota.

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Current BCLS certification.

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Must have a car with required insurance
coverage and a state driver's license to travel to clients’ residences.

·
Must have adequate computer skills.

·
Able
to physically perform the duties required by the position.

  • Required to have the
    ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with
    staff, clients and visitors.


Key
Responsibilities

·
Provide Case Management for Hospice Clients
- Admission
and ongoing assessments are accurate and charting is completed in the home.
Assist family and client with plan of care and goals to best meet the goals
of the patient during the terminal illness process. Perform patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for
patient’s age and cultural practices. Address and support cultural practices
as long as such practices do not harm others. Provide supervision and
oversight of the home health aide. Knowledgeable of current federal, state,
and organization regulations concerning patient care.

·
Provide Palliative care and Pain Management
- Perform all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Support and maintain a
culture of safety and quality. Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their
correct administration based on age of the patient and the patient’s clinical
position. Understand the standing orders and provide pain relieve and comfort
measures per doctor orders. Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize
appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family
regarding pain management. Ensure patient’s pain and symptoms are controlled.
Respond to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill
patients and their families. Offer ongoing support and palliative care. The
hospice RN is on call and responsible for triaging all calls and providing
coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

·
Active Member of the IDG - Offer ongoing support and palliative
care. Refer patient needs appropriately to ancillary services available.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors. Initiate
case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, pain
management, bereavement counseling, new problems, etc. Support and maintain a
culture of safety and quality. Supervise Hospice Aides on an every other week
basis.

·
Bereavement Care - Actively participate in the bereavement
plan for all families and attends hospice community events.

·
Other Duties as Assigned - The
duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and
level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Other
Details

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Direct Reports: None

Leadership Received: Director
of Hospice

Division: Hospice

Company

What You Can Experience
Be included in an environment dedicated to serving our clients home health care and hospice services with dignity and respect. Become a part of a thriving culture that promotes a one-team care approach, collaboration, team values, employee fun, community engagement, and more. 

What You Will Gain
At Ethos, you will find strong support from a team guided by the core values of the Ethos organization, meaningful relationships with clients, and strong relationships with your team. With a career at Ethos, you will find a sense of family that works together to achieve great things. 

Benefits That Go Above and Beyond

With the benefits and comprehensive training provided by Ethos, you will have the tools you need to grow and excel. Becoming part of our team means you are helping to build relationships and provide compassionate care to the individuals we serve.

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