Registered Nurse Case Manager - Homes Martin County

$4,500 sign on bonus M-F 8am - 4:30pm

The RN is responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care, providing
skilled nursing care and oversight in accordance with policies and the Florida
Nurse Practice Act, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning,
intervention, implementation and evaluation. To provide a combination of skilled
professional nursing tasks and provide palliative and supportive care to the
patient and family unit.

Qualifications

* Current and active Florida RN license.
* Must be Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse (CHPN) within 12
months.
* Current and valid Florida driver’s license and automobile insurance.
* Current CPR certification required.
* Minimum of one year preferred RN experience where physical assessment skills
were utilized.
* Prior experience in oncology, home health, hospice or palliative care setting
is preferred.
* Must be able to handle sensitive issues appropriately using sound judgment,
maintain professional boundaries, and maintain confidentiality.
* Must be able to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
* Must be self-directed and able to work independently in the field.
* Basic computer skills and EMR software experience preferred.
* Attendance is a condition of employment.

Expectations

* Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an
organized, routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team
developments.  Work collaboratively with other departments, demonstrate and
encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development.    
   Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its
Vision, and demonstrate our Values and Commitment.        Be current in legal
and compliance hospice issues.  
* To meet or exceed identifiable standards for the position.  

Key Result Areas

* Responsible for upholding Treasure Coast Hospice/Model Standards for patient
visits and compliant documentation.
* Clearly understanding and adhering to each Standard.
* Motivate and lead self with confidence, energy and integrity.
* Understanding of an ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case
management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills,
thanatology skills and needs.
* Perform comprehensive assessments to include the physical, emotional,
spiritual and psychosocial needs of the patients and family unit.
* Establish a plan of care based on goals of care as established by the
clinical assessment, patient and families’ needs in collaboration with the
IDT, patient/family and attending M. D. Update as needed. 
* Provide clinically professional direct patient care to include a variety of
skilled nursing tasks to include, but not limited to, assessments, medication
administration (PO/SL, Sub cue, IV, PR) wound care, ADLs.
* Administer medications according to policy and procedures, to include
evaluating for response and effectiveness, and document accordingly.
* Administer medications, which include controlled substances, in accordance to
physician orders and policy and procedures. 
* Destroy medications that are considered narcotic in nature and all other
medication that is no longer being used in accordance with policy.
* Communicate to the IDT all pertinent information pertaining to the patient
and family unit, actively to participate in review and revision of patients’
plan of care.
* Documentation should include but not limited to variance in patient
condition, interventions and outcomes and address progress towards goals set
by the patient’s plan of care.
* Documentation should include education provided to the family and the
patient, including topic, which was taught and their understanding of the
education.
* Supervise C. N. A. s and LPNs
* Must provide initially and update as appropriate all required information for
credentialing at area healthcare facilities and hospitals, and maintain good
standing with each.
* Participate as an active supporter of the Treasure Coast Hospice compliance
program, including the emphasis to report, as well as complying with all
Federal, State and Local laws as well as the organization’s compliance
program. 
* Fulfill all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of
the organization, as requested and assigned.

OSHA Category

Position will be categorized as category I (involves routine exposure to blood
and body fluids/tissues).

Working Conditions

* Standing
* Sitting
* Walking
* Lifting (raising or lower without mechanical aids) 50 lbs.
* Pushing or pulling
* Carrying objects
* Climbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders)
* Crouching (bending at the knees)
* Kneeling (resting on bended knees)
* Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)
* Stooping (bending at the waist)
* Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)
* Handling (seizing, holding, grasping or turning objects)
* Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingertips
* Using arm muscles frequently
* Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
* Transferring patients: transfer from bed to chair, transfer from chair to bed
and transfer from chair to toilet

Additional Information

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. 
* Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or
beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis
situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The
person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to
adhere to all smoking restrictions

EEO/Drug Free Workplace