Hospice RN Case Manager

Job Description

Job description: We at Acacia believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and work with your heart. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a hospice agency that treats patients & team members like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net Job Description Summary The RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice care and coordinates services to meet the needs of patients and their families in their homes and communities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare). Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver selfcare techniques as appropriate. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. Work Location: On the road/ Field Service Coverage Area: Inland Empire Position Qualifications CA RN License CPR/BLS certification CA Driver License Hospice: 1 year (Required) Compassionate & Caring HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience About Acacia Hospice of Southern California LLC The Acacia Promise! Providing superior quality services to patients and the ultimate support to family members through the transitions of healthcare. Acacia’s team members are passionate about taking a patient-first approach every time. Our interdisciplinary team takes great pride in preventing re-institutionalization while keeping patients comfortable in the settings of their own home. Our strong leaders and staff take a patient centered approach with community partners and hospitals in achieving one common goal. “Excellent Patient Care”