RN Care Manager- Sign On Bonus $2,500 - Compensation: $48,090- $ (New Braunfels, TX)

RN Care Manager- Sign On Bonus $2,500 - Compensation: $48,090- $

Founded in 1984 Hope Hospice is growing with the surrounding communities. Patients not only receive excellent care and comfort during the last weeks of a life-limiting illness but their families are provided with grief and loss services. As we embrace opportunities for professional career development and growth we are earnest to find nursing professionals who share our vision. Are you ready to make a difference and embark in a rewarding career in hospice We are looking for experienced dedicated and compassionate nurses who would like to be a part of our care team. We are recruiting nurses to serve patient families in Spring Branch Wimberley Canyon Lake Kyle and San Marcos areas. Job Summary Delivers comprehensive patient care to all assigned patients families and serves as case manager for all hospice services provided working cooperatively within the interdisciplinary team. Job Status Full-time Exempt Job Relationships Supervises LVNs and Hospice Aides as assigned Qualifications -Graduate of approved school of nursing preferably with a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree. -Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. -Reliable means of transportation valid Texas driver s license automobile insurance. -One or more years experience in an acute care setting is required. _At least 2 years hospice and or home health experience desirable. -Knowledge of case management approach of working within an interdisciplinary team and of nursing process as it applies to hospice palliative care and home health patients and their families is preferred. -Pain and symptom control skills crisis intervention expertise and family patient teaching and counseling skills are required. -Computer knowledge preferred. -Critical thinking skills ability to problem solve make decisions set priorities and keep timely accurate and orderly records is required. -Presents with a professional personal appearance behavior attitude and integrity. -Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. -Is a demonstrated team player who is flexible self-motivated dependable and works well with others. Duties and Responsibilities A. Comprehensive Patient Care -Performs and documents initial and on-going skilled nursing assessments of patient s needs - physical emotional psychosocial and spiritual. -Maintains and updates accordingly the patient family Plan of Care using the nursing process. -Assesses and documents changes in patient s condition evaluating and appropriately reporting to the patient s physician and or Medical Director and the Interdisciplinary Team. -Evaluates the patient s medication needs for palliation by consulting appropriately with the patient s physician Medical Director. -Coordinates and completes patient admissions as assigned. -Cooperates with the patient s recertification process by evaluating and documenting the patient s qualifications for on-going hospice services as appropriate. B. Care Manager Family Caregiver Team -Assures caregiver competence by instructing and verifying understanding of disease process signs and symptoms of approaching death equipment supplies and medication usage safety measures including body mechanics and standard precautions. -Provides supervision of LVNs and Hospice Aides evaluating competency and supervises as required. -Evaluates and coordinates any needed changes in the patient s level of care including hospitalization respite care continuous care and transfers. -Participates in team care planning--interdisciplinary team (IDT) and care planning meetings family conferences for nursing home patients. -Coordinates additional services needed such as referrals for contracted therapists (Physical Speech Occupational Massage and Nutritional) and medical equipment supply placement and removal. -Monitors caregiver s stress and ability to care for the patient and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team any changes needed. -Provides emotional support for patient family caregiver as needed. C. Death & Bereavement -Assists the patient family and caregivers at time of death by attending and by handling necessary arrangements such as pronouncing death preparing the body arranging for funeral home to remove body notification of appropriate authorities and medication and equipment disposal or removal in accordance with hospice policy. -Supports family caregivers in anticipatory bereavement needs and transition to the bereavement program following the death of the patient. D. Professional Work Standards -Assures comprehensive patient care by participating in after hours provision of care and services as required -Fosters communication reimbursement and evidence of compliance by completing all required documentation in a timely manner and per agency policy.. -Assures that the Plan of Care is followed including visits as indicated. -Participates in Risk Management by practicing safety measures including standard precautions back precautions home and personal safety precautions and by reporting injuries accidents and incidents according to policy. -Attends in-services and keeps abreast of all policies procedures activities and regulations affecting professional performance including risk management. -Establishes and maintains professional relationships in nursing facilities assisted living facilities and contracted hospitals. E. General -Supports philosophy and objectives of Hope Hospice. -Maintains professional competency in area of expertise. -Maintains professional licensure and or certification current know and abide by professional practice rules. -Stays current with governmental and accreditation requirements affecting area of responsibility. -Maintains professional appearance behavior attitude and integrity. -Keeps abreast of and abide by policies and procedures of the agency. -Maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior. -Promotes a team approach through cooperation mutual respect flexibility and dependability. -Participates in appropriate meetings and activities including Quality Assessment Performance Improvement. -Exhibits good stewardship of resources including self-care. -Contributes to an atmosphere of excellence mutual respect and caring. -Performs other duties as assigned. Hope Hospice is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Hope Hospice is a member of the National Hospice Palliative Care Organization and the Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Employee benefits include -Group medical dental life & AD& D and long term disability -Voluntary vision short term disability critical illness and accident -Section 125 flexible spending accounts (FSA) -Paid vacation holidays (ten holidays designated) sick leave one mental health day per calendar year -403 (B) retirement plan with employer match after one year of consecutive employment Sign On Bonus requirements Please note that prior to employment Hope Hospice will perform a criminal history and motor vehicle check . This includes the search of the nurse aide registry and employee misconduct registry. All positions require a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and medical evaluation. Interested applicants may submit resume to hr(at)hopehospice.net