RN Case Manager - Bradenton Home Team - Hospice

Empath Health is seeking a RN Case Manager to join our team. Apply today!

Monday-Friday, 8a-5p. Bradenton area.

Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Educates patient/resident, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions care giving, dying process and safety practices.
• Daily adherence to the customer service acknowledgement processes for facility staff.
• Supervises LPN's and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulations.
• 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.
  
  

Educational/Professional:

• Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
• Valid and current CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
  
  

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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