Registered Nurse Care Manager
Apply NowCompany: Talem Home Care and Placement Services
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Description:
Benefits:
DUTIES
To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Registered Nurse means an individual registered and licensed under Wisconsin State Nursing Regulatons
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit, complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit patient visit schedule weekly.
Participate in IDG and case conferences.
Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.
Take responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept current.
Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.
Participate in staff development meeting.
Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
Perform death visit per agency's policy.
Participate in the patient's discharge planning process.
Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.
Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
Evaluate the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.
Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it's appropriate to offer them.
Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning for care.
Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Supervise and evaluate the care given by the Hospice Aide at a minimum of once every 14 days and as needed.
Chart those services rendered to the patient by the staff nurse and changes that have been noted in the patient's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the Hospice Aide, evaluates patient care and progress and closes charts of discharged patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of her nursing service to the individual and family.
Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and possible resolution.
Provide guidance and supervision to the LPN and supervises the LPN a minimum of every 30 days, unless state regulations require more frequent supervision.
Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
Participate in staff development meetings.
Prepare the care plan for the Hospice Aide.
JOB CONDITIONS
May be stressful.
The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Computer, telephone, thermometer, B/P cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand washing materials and other various pieces of office equipment and medical equipment
COMPANY INFORMATION
Has access to patient medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse.
3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.
5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
8. Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencied before actual hands-on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed.
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HIGH
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,469.73 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: On the road
Compensation: $76,469.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Talem Home Care is committed to empowering people to take control of their health. We support and lead individuals and their families/support system through the complicated health care system, with the ultimate goal of staying independent and healthy at home for as long as possible. We center our core values: community, family, team, and giving to support this commitment.
Integral to our mission is our caring and compassionate team members.Caring for seniors takes a special person and is a labor of love that requires just the right touch. Talem Home Care is always looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team. If you have a warm, loving spirit and like to take an active role in helping others, then we want you to join our team. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Talem Home Care's growth and success, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team.
Other important traits we look for is the ability to accept constructive criticism, solve problems as part of a team, and understand and respect procedures and protocol. If you have these characteristics and want a career that offers opportunity for growth and provides support for personal satisfaction, view our open positions using the filters above to learn more.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
DUTIES
To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Registered Nurse means an individual registered and licensed under Wisconsin State Nursing Regulatons
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit, complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit patient visit schedule weekly.
Participate in IDG and case conferences.
Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.
Take responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept current.
Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.
Participate in staff development meeting.
Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
Perform death visit per agency's policy.
Participate in the patient's discharge planning process.
Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.
Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
Evaluate the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.
Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it's appropriate to offer them.
Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning for care.
Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Supervise and evaluate the care given by the Hospice Aide at a minimum of once every 14 days and as needed.
Chart those services rendered to the patient by the staff nurse and changes that have been noted in the patient's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the Hospice Aide, evaluates patient care and progress and closes charts of discharged patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of her nursing service to the individual and family.
Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and possible resolution.
Provide guidance and supervision to the LPN and supervises the LPN a minimum of every 30 days, unless state regulations require more frequent supervision.
Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
Participate in staff development meetings.
Prepare the care plan for the Hospice Aide.
JOB CONDITIONS
May be stressful.
The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.
Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Computer, telephone, thermometer, B/P cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand washing materials and other various pieces of office equipment and medical equipment
COMPANY INFORMATION
Has access to patient medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse.
3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.
5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
8. Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencied before actual hands-on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed.
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HIGH
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,469.73 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work setting:
- Hospice
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Compensation: $76,469.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Talem Home Care is committed to empowering people to take control of their health. We support and lead individuals and their families/support system through the complicated health care system, with the ultimate goal of staying independent and healthy at home for as long as possible. We center our core values: community, family, team, and giving to support this commitment.
Integral to our mission is our caring and compassionate team members.Caring for seniors takes a special person and is a labor of love that requires just the right touch. Talem Home Care is always looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team. If you have a warm, loving spirit and like to take an active role in helping others, then we want you to join our team. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Talem Home Care's growth and success, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team.
Other important traits we look for is the ability to accept constructive criticism, solve problems as part of a team, and understand and respect procedures and protocol. If you have these characteristics and want a career that offers opportunity for growth and provides support for personal satisfaction, view our open positions using the filters above to learn more.