RN Case Manager - Palliative Care

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: East Rochester
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARYThe RN Case Manager is responsible for the hands on delivery of comprehensive nursing care to a set of assigned patients. This involves the assessment of patient and family needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate Plan of Care, making updates in response to changing patient needs. We provide a flexible work environment that allows for a greater level of independence - combined with opportunities for growth within RRH Home Care. -Signing Bonus up to $10,000!STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Rochester, NY DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care/Home CareSCHEDULE: -Monday - Friday Day ShiftATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, independent, and patient focused
• Comprehensive nursing assessments and documentation, decisive judgment and professional behavior
• Two (2) years' experience in home care preferred
• At least one year of nursing experience required
• Provides education, care, and support through the end of life
• Provides comfort and dignity through expert Pain and symptom managementRESPONSIBILITIES
  • Patient Care & Service.Develops or implements an interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on the needs identified during the assessment, with input from the patient (and their caregivers as applicable), in collaboration with the attending physician and other care team members
  • Planning.Manages and coordinates patient care, including clinically complex cases, in a manner which ensures the efficient and effective delivery of appropriate services and community supports
  • Communication.Communicates all changes in patient status and/or service needs to the appropriate care team member and ensures appropriate action is taken in a timely manner
  • Documentation.Documents all patient care and coordinating activities per agency standards
  • Compliance.Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED); BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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