Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare /Pioneer Valley Hospice, you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.
Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered ‘yes,’ we can’t wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.
Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.
Why choose Integritus Healthcare – Name of affiliate for name of position:
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Satisfaction
- Growth and Career Advancement
- Cookouts and Luncheon’s
- Culture of Respect and Empowerment
- Celebrating Individuality
- Recognizing Excellence
- Sign on Bonus
- Full Time If any Sign on Bonus
Benefits include but not limited to:
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical Insurance
- FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- HRA
- 401(k)
From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. Name of your nursing home, has been caring for area families since 1989, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrates understanding of the hospice philosophy/principles and an ability to clearly articulate these with others.
- Develops, implements and manages the plan of care from referral through discharge for assigned hospice patients and families per regulations and agency standards.
- Completes initial nursing assessment of patient/family to determine hospice needs.
- Provides complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Initiates and implements plan of care in collaboration with patient/family with goals and interventions that promote optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient dignity, autonomy and comfort.
- Is the primary coordinator for ongoing provision of medications, durable medical equipment, nursing supplies and contracted services with effective cost management strategies. Anticipates/makes provisions for after-hours needs.
- Administers medications/treatments as prescribed by the physician. Observes/documents response to interventions, promptly communicates untoward reactions and modifies plan of care as indicated.
- Develops hospice aide plan of care in timely manner and supervises with revisions in plan of care as appropriate.
- In collaboration with interdisciplinary team, provides teaching and guidance to patient/family regarding interventions for pain and symptom management. Provides emotional and spiritual support per plan of care.
- Is primary coordinator of the plan of care for patients residing in facilities. Acts as liaison to family members and facility staff for communication about plan of care and any changes being made.
- Coordinates patient care with team, family, and physician for assigned patients on their caseload.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care. Documents measurable outcomes related to symptom management.
- Completes patient discharges, both pronouncement visits and live discharges, to include the appropriate communication and documentation per regulations and agency standards.
- Appropriately documents at point of service, synchronizes patient data and effectively communicates with the IDT.
- Communicates with medical director and attending physician regarding patient needs and changes. Obtains physicians’ orders as required.
- Participatory member of IDT meeting. Arrives on time and prepared for review of assigned patients with clinical notes in EMR prior to meeting.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
- Keeps supervisor informed of potentially problematic patient/family issues and significant changes in patient status.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills in person, writing, phone and computer. Provides exceptional customer service.
- Manages multiple priorities and demonstrates effective problem solving and decision-making.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-services.
- Provides complete and timely nursing report/handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff and providers.
- Participates in on call rotation to ensure agency ability to provide 24 hour coverage.
- Participates in agency QI Program.
- Meets individual program expectations and goals as identified through performance appraisal, annual plan and by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Summary: The RN Case Manager (RNCM) helps coordinate and administer hospice care for patients, families and caregivers through the utilization of hospice services and resources. The RNCM is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of patients by utilizing hospice and community resources to coordinate and drive services through a plan of care to meet the needs of patients and families.
Qualifications
(Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise)
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in health care.
- Experience in a hospice, homecare or Long Term Care preferred.
- Experience in acute care in an institutional setting preferred.
- Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Education and Training:
(Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. May be expressed in terms of formal educational equivalents):
- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
License, Certification & Registration:
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Current Massachusetts licensure: Registered Nurse
- Valid driver’s license
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Strong observation skills and problem solving skills.
Working Conditions:
- Uniform / Dress Requirements (see policy). Workspace primarily in the Greenfield office, which is a busy, professional office with a moderate level of noise, activity and interaction with others. The majority of time is spent on visits to patient/family homes where space, climate, facilities and conditions may vary.
- May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying repair.
- May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to /occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category:
- OSHA exposure category: Category I
- Category I: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
- Category II: Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.
- Category III: Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; would not be required to perform Category I tasks.
