Community Hospice RN Case Manager

TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: COMMUNITY HOSPICE NURSING SUPERVISOR
SUPERVISION GIVEN: HOME HEALTH AIDES, LPN’S
GENERAL STATEMENT: Assumes responsibility for overall management of hospice
patients/families/caregivers. Along with the interdisciplinary group, assesses plans and
formulates and individualized nursing care plan and comprehensive services to patients/
families/caregivers. Participates in on call rotation every 10 weeks fielding calls for hospice
patients after hours.

QUALIFICATIONS – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with one year of nursing experience preferred.
Prefer previous experience in hospice and/or home care.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
COMPENSATION:
? 32-40 hrs/week M-F. Hourly wage $45-47/hr
? Benefit eligible including medical, dental, 403b with matching from organization,
Flex spending option.
? 7 Paid holidays per year
? PTO accrued with each pay check starting from date of hire
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Current MN driver’s license
Current MN nursing license
Valid car insurance
CPR Certified
KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS:
? Nursing theory and practice
? Nursing process
? Knowledge of current medical and nursing treatment and interventions of the
terminally ill
? Hospice philosophy
? Medicare Hospice eligibility, regulations

PHYSICAL – COGNITIVE DEMANDS:
? Requires full range of body motion
? Lifting of patients and equipment up to 50 pounds
? Corrected hearing and vision to normal range required for patient assessment
and monitoring
? Must be able to work irregular hours
? Ability to cope with stress related to caring for patients with terminal illness,
emergency situations, and multiple priorities
? Must be able to identify patient/family needs and take independent action
within scope of practice
? Able to maintain good working relationships with the patient, family, co-workers
and related health care professionals
WORKING CONDITIONS – EQUIPMENT:
? Requires ability to learn new skills in the use of equipment, communication
devices and computers
? Required to protect self using universal precautions as they relate to possible
communicable diseases, toxic substances and environmental hazards
? Able to attend workshops, in-services, internal meetings as designated by
Director and agency policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Implements policies and procedures per Our Lady of Peace Hospice and Home
Care, Local, State and Federal agencies
? Assumes over-all responsibility for the nursing component of the patient’s
individualized Plan of Care
? Attends IDG meetings
? Provides consultation to IDG, agency management and other community
providers as indicated
? Supervise HHA activities
? Supervises LPN activities
? Resource to patient, family, caregivers and related health care providers
? Assists in quality assurance programs per Director direction
? Complies with agency, Local, State, and Federal regulations and is
knowledgeable regarding same
? Maintains open line of communication with patient, family, caregivers, and
related community and health care providers, and OLofPH&HC staff

? Remains knowledgeable regarding current health care practices as they relate to
hospice and home care
? Participates in community activities relating to education of public regarding
hospice and home care , promoting agency visibility and growth
? Respects and upholds the religious mission of Our Lady of
Peace and adheres to the Ethical and Religious Directives for
Catholic Health Care Services
? Maintains professional standards and promotes Our Lady of
Peace’s commitment to human dignity and the common
good.
? Respects each person's privacy and confidentiality
regarding information related to the person's
diagnosis, treatment, and care
? Recognizes the symptoms of abuse and violence and is
obliged to report cases of abuse to the proper
authorities in accordance with local statutes.
? Respects and values the cultural experiences and diversity of all employees as
essential to providing responsive, innovative and effective service
? Respects other employees and understands that harassment, discrimination,
racism and oppression are not accepted in our workplace
? Exhibits respect toward other employees that disposes all employees to deal with
those they serve and their families with the compassion of Christ, sensitive to
their vulnerability at a time of special need
? Respects and upholds the religious mission of Our Lady of
Peace and adheres to the Ethical and Religious Directives for
Catholic Health Care Services
? Maintains professional standards and promotes Our Lady of
Peace’s commitment to human dignity and the common
good.
? Respects each persons privacy and confidentiality
regarding information related to the persons
diagnosis, treatment, and care
? Recognizes the symptoms of abuse and violence and is
obliged to report cases of abuse to the proper
authorities in accordance with local statutes.