RN CASE MANAGER
The
RN Case Manager functions as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide routine and emergency assessment, (including on-call responsibilities), educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. He/she helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. He/she flexes schedule to meet agency-staffing needs and provides after hours emergency support to the patient and family.
Specifically, the RN Case Manager:
Performs routine & emergency assessments and case management of routine & emergency patient care
Works collaboratively with patients/family, the physician and interdisciplinary team to identify physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and develop an individualized Plan of Care.
Assists in facilitating patient autonomy, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues.
Provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care.
Be efficient and organized yet skilled at sensitivity and compassion to help ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.