Hospice Patient Care Manager Job at Angels Care Home Health (Sedona)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse Patient Care Manager is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately.

Receives case referrals & reviews available patient information related to case to determine hospice care needs
Evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians
Reviews patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course
Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plans of care
Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement
Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel
Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/program(s) to meet needs
Participates in public relations and community activities
Promotes customer service orientation for all hospice personnel
Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Executive

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state
Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree preferred
Previous experience in hospice and/or home care setting
2 years of management or supervisory experience
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
Has excellent observation, nursing judgment, and communication skills
Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying
Has knowledge of the principles of pain & symptom management