Hospice RN Case Manager
Company: VNA Home Health and Hospice
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS VNA of Kansas City Home Health and Hospice
is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our award-winning
team providing hospice health services in the Kansas City metro and
surrounding areas.Our Registered Nurses are part of a legacy that
spans over 131 years in this nonprofit organization that is the 6th
oldest in the entire country. Through those many years, our nurses
have been known for the highest level of skill that continues today
in our home health medical and specialty teams, and now with our
2021 SHP Premier Performer Hospice Team. This position provides
exceptional autonomy while being connected to a multi-disciplinary
team with Managers who have all been Case Managers, and continue to
support the team with all needs. Our nurse case managers have
enjoyed being part of an organization that is dedicated to
maintaining a separate "After Hours" Team, allowing case managers
to primarily work Monday through Friday while maintaining a goal
caseload of 10-12 patients Benefits include:Medical, dental and
vision plans start on the 1st day of the month following the month
of employmentPTO starts to accumulate from first day of
employmentIn addition to PTO, six paid holidays per calendar
year403(b) with company matchSelf-determined scheduleThe Work of
the Home Health RN Case Manager Includes:Completes an initial,
comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and
family to determine needs. Provides a complete physical assessment
and history of current and previous illness(es).Provides
professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing
process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.Assesses and
evaluates patient's status by:Writing and initiating plan of
careRegularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver
needsParticipating in revising the plan of care as
necessaryInitiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions
as patient status and needs change.Uses health assessment data to
determine nursing diagnosis.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.Initiates appropriate preventive and
rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and
treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan
of care.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and
related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as
appropriate per assessment and plan.Assists the patient with the
activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts
toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.Acts as Case
Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes
responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned
caseload.Maintains regular intervals of comprehensive assessment
according to and in compliance with state and federal
regulations.Applicants must have:A valid Missouri and Kansas RN
License to Practice.Current CPR Sign On Bonus applies to New Hires
OnlyEOE
Keywords: VNA Home Health and Hospice, Kansas City , Hospice RN Case Manager, Executive , Kansas City, Kansas
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