Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of PA is searching for a RN Case Manager to join our growing team.  You MUST possess a passion for hospice, enjoy workin gin a TEAM oriented environment, and possess proven organizational and time management skills.

Below are the requirements for the position.  If you are interested in a company who is dedicated not only to patient and family service, but employee service as well, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.     Receives patient assignments from the Team Director. 

2.    Assumes responsibility for a patient/family that includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. 

3.    Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family. 

4.    Maintains regular communication with the Team Director to review care. 

5.     Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care. 

6.    Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care. 

7.    Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.   

8.    Accepts responsibility for coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate. 

9.    Instructs the patient and caregiver: 

A.    How to administer medication and recognize side effects. 

B.    How to perform personal care and oral hygiene. 

C.    How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise. 

D.    How to prepare for the events preceding death. 

10.     Informs the Team Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. 

11.     Attends the Hospice Team Meetings and other patient conferences as deemed necessary by the Team Director. 

12.     Provides appropriate support at time of death. 

13.     Shares in providing 24-hour seven-day-a-week coverage to patients and families. 

14.     Assists in making home health aide assignments, prepares written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the home. 

15.     Participates in hospice orientation and ongoing education programs. 

16.     Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services. 

17.     Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1.         Registered nurse currently licensed in the state(s). 

2.         Current CPR certification   

3.         Previous experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics or general medical surgical nursing. 

4.         Demonstrated commitment to Seasons Hospice’s philosophy of care, values, mission statement and organizational culture. 

5.         Willingness to serve on-call. 6.         Must have reliable automobile, valid driver’s license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.