Hospice RN Case Manager - Columbus or Dayton Area

Job Summary Responsible to the Director of Professional Services, Patient Care Coordinator to provide nursing care and case management to Patients and families. Implements nursing interventions and coordinates the Patient/family interdisciplinary plan of care. Supervises personnel to deliver care and coordinates care delivery. General Responsibilities  Manages a Patient and family caseload which includes assessing, planning, implementation, evaluating and documenting the care provided.  Plans, coordinates and delivers nursing care to Patients and families.  Supervises and documents home health aide/licensed practical nurse plans of care and documents supervisory visits.  Participates in on-call coverage.  Submits paperwork in a timely manner and updates and maintains Patient medical records.  Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education.  Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of Federal and State regulatory agencies and other certifying agencies in providing care.  Coordinates and develops Patient/family plan of care and ensures the care plan is current, up to date and reviewed at every team meeting.  Assesses & evaluates Patients level of care, needs and requirements.  Ensure growth & profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.  Assesses the Patient’s response to the Plan of Care and recommends changes as needed.  Provides education to the Patient/family regarding the disease process, self care techniques, prevention strategies, rehab nursing procedures and community resources for discharge planning