RN Hospice Case Manager
Dallas
Job Description Job Description Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annual
Job Summary :
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency, and assume the responsibility for care coordination.
Job Qualifications :
Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Licensure : Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers' License, and CPR card.
Experience : Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred , hospice preferred .
Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliative and end-of-life. Must read, write and comprehend English; bilingual preferred.
Transportation : Reliable transportation with valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions :
Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort :
Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.