Registered Nurse Case Manager

Company: Compassus
Location: Meridian
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Current Compassus Colleagues: Please apply via Workday. "I am inspired by the ability to truly tailor the care I provide to each and every unique patient and family---Being able to provide what patients need in the moment they need it is the best part of working in hospice." ---Laura, Registered Nurse As a Compassus nurse, you have the autonomy to utilize your nursing skills. You are invited into patients' homes and lives during trying times and have the honor to become a trusted face. For many of our team members, this is more than a career - it's a calling. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today as a Registered Nurse Case Manager to positively impact the experiences of patients and families. Position Summary As a member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team, the RNCM will work as a hospice field nurse to provide both routine and emergency assessments as well as evaluative services to meet the needs of the patient and their family. You will help maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping, flex your schedule to meet agency-staffing needs, and provide after-hours emergency support to the patient and family. Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinate clinical, psycho-social and spiritual services as indicated by Plan of Care through case management
• Provide physical and emotional intensive care to support the patient and family in periods of crisis
• Collaborate with the Inter-Disciplinary Team to coordinate hospice care for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care
• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families
• Oversee the care given by Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses and Hospices Aides Qualifications
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills required
  • Effective communication and compassionate interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • A valid driver's license and auto liability insurance Education and Certifications Registered Nursing License in state of employment. Minimum of one year nursing practice or equivalent experience. Hospice, Oncology, Home Health and/or Long-Term Care experience preferred. State-specific certifications
    • Louisiana: Two years full time experience as a Registered Nurse or two years clinical in hospice
    • Mississippi: 1 year full time experience as a Registered Nurse or 3 years full time continuous employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse immediately preceding Registered Nurse licensure Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. RN R.N. Posted 30+ Days Ago Full time 2020-15401 About Us At Compassus, our mission is to provide hospice , home health and palliative care to critically ill patients and their families with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice to those whom they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest possible comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus provides palliative care to improve quality of life for patients and families who may also be seeking aggressive treatment for their serious illness. Compassus palliative care services can offer relief from symptoms and pain and a care plan based on the patient's values and needs. The people that make up Compassus are dedicated to compassionate care, clinical excellence and providing comfort and support to patients and their families. Compassus employs more than 4,000 C olleagues who provide a range of services and other resources to benefit patients and families. Our primary goals are to provide the highest quality care and service in the 150+ communities in which we operate and to be the employer of choice in those areas . If your work ethic and belief system aligns with ours and you would like to work in an inspiring and professional atmosphere, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Compassus.

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