Über diese Case Manager, RN - Palliative Care - Full Time Day/Evening Stelle bei Mary Washington Healthcare
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Job Summary:The Case Manager, RN - Palliative is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of palliative patient referrals within the MWHC Emergency Departments. The incumbent in this position will collaborate with providers to ensure well-coordinated, multi-disciplinary programs of care. This position will also allow for increased coordination of care, streamlining end of life processes, reduction of re-admission rates, and improved attention to goals of care.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Identifies and screens palliative care patients for care coordination.
- Works with Emergency Department (ED) staff to coordinate planning and care needed for palliative patients.
- Communicates status updates regarding treatment plans with clinical partners as needed.
- Coordinates the care of patients with clinical partners; helps patients and family members advance towards realistic and desirable outcomes.
- Manages patient/family/physician expectations. Provides information and education on community resources to patients and their families.
- Assists with palliative related education for patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
- Develops, coordinates, and communicates discharge plans with the patient, family members, and care team. Promotes communication and coordination of care amongst care providers.
- Organizes and expedites treatment plans. Documents assessment and overall discharge plan in the medical record.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, required.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse, required within 2 years of hire.
- Minimum of two years of experience in end-of-life care or hospice/palliative care, preferred.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$37.56 - $56.34