RN/Registered Nurse Case Manager Venice - Home Team

Empath Health
US - Florida - Sarasota
November 15, 2024

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RN Case Manager - Sarasota/Venice - Home Team
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Job ID

RNCAS009564
Date posted

11/13/2024
Position Type

Full-Time

Monday-Friday, 8a-5p. Sarasota/Venice.
Empath Health is seeking a RN Case Manager to join our team.
Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
1. Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values, and follows all policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
2. Under the direction of a licensed physician, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
3. Provides initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
4. In collaboration with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG); develops implements and updates the individualized plan of care, initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures and initiates referrals to other services; requests complimentary services, as needed.
5. Educates patient/resident, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions care giving, dying process and safety practices.
6. Daily adherence to the customer service acknowledgement processes for facility staff.
7. Supervises LPN's and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulations.
8. Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver.
9. Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient's eligibility.
10. Completes "point of service" documentation within the electronic medical record.
11. Reviews and updates the hospice care plan, physician's orders, medication reconciliation (MAR)/ Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure patient / family needs are met.
12. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice of Hospice Nursing as well as legal, regulatory and CHAP requirements.
13. Ability to work within complex family relationships and dynamics.
14. Display respectful adherence to Tidewell's community partner facilities, staff, rules and regulations.
Educational/Professional:
1. Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
2. Valid and current CPR certification required.
3. Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
4. CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.
5. BSN or MSN preferred.
6. An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
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