Hospice Registered Nurse RN

Job Description

Job Description

Agape – A Three Oaks Hospice Company

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Coverage Areas : Athens, Clarke County & Surrounding Areas

No two days are ever the same in healthcare. But, with the support of your team behind you, nothing is impossible to overcome. This is why we are completely committed to the well-being of our employees. Here, you have all you need to grow an incredible healthcare career – from expert guidance to on-hand resources, you’re equipped from day one with all you need. If you’re looking to grow your career but also maintain a work-life balance that suits you, Agape Hospice is the place to do just that.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse Case Manger (RN Case Manager) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family; manage an interdisciplinary group (IDG) consisting of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and case manages all assigned patient clinical records.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Coverage Areas : Athens, Clarke County & Surrounding Areas

Role Responsibilities

• Promote and practice the Sage Family of Companies philosophy and mission of “Providing the most compassionate, comprehensive, and qualified care to people with a life-limiting illness to serve them through their individual journey with dignity, respect, and integrity.”
• Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC).
• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient.
• Helps develop and implement the POC as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the IDG.
• Responsible for the education of the patient, family, or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the POC, including but not exclusive to medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient.
• Works closely with other members of the IDG to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
• Maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient, family, and hospice team to be fully aware and abreast of all clinical issues, staffing and scheduling concerns.
• Reports any change in the patient’s condition to both the Attending Physician and the Hospice Physician.
• Maintains close contact with the patient’s family and / or significant other to provide information, support and continuity of care.
• Maintains communication with facility, group home and private care staff.
• Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all IDG notes, POC’s, initial and on-going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Performs on-going review and follow-up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is met and maintained.
• Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Makes routine supervisory visits of and with all other team members at least monthly.
• Monitors scheduling of all staff.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
• Participates in the Sage Hospice and Palliative Care Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
• Attends staff meetings.
• May be requested to participate in Sage’s on-call schedule.
• Consistently promotes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care core values.
• Completes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care annual training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

Because those who care deserve more.

Whether you are already in the care sector or looking to take your first step, we offer a unique opportunity. The Sage Family of Companies provides the highest standards of care to those at or near the end of their life. As a group, we share a commitment to building a culture where employees have the time and support to do their best work : building meaningful connections with patients and families, growing skills and knowledge, and always looking for ways to improve. We make sure you feel valued, trusted, recognized and rewarded – as well as having the satisfaction of knowing you are growing your career with a company that is highly respected for the quality of care we deliver.

Apply now.