Rn Case Manager Hospice

We at Acacia believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and work with your heart. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a hospice agency that treats patients & team members like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

Job Description Summary:

The RN plans, organizes and directs hospice, and plans and directs services to meet the needs of patients and their families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as needs change.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver selfcare techniques as appropriate.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Position Qualifications:

• CA RN License
• Compassionate & Caring
• HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience
• CPR certification
• CA Driver License

Schedule:

• Weekdays
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Hospice nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Homecare Homebase EHR (PointCare/HCHB) : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California RN License (Required)
• BLS/CPR (Required)
• California Driver License (Required)

About Acacia Hospice of The Desert

The Acacia Promise! Providing superior quality services to patients and the ultimate support to family members through the transitions of healthcare. Acacia’s team members are passionate about taking a patient-first approach every time. Our interdisciplinary team takes great pride in preventing re-institutionalization while keeping patients comfortable in the settings of their own home. Our strong leaders and staff take a patient centered approach with community partners and hospitals in achieving one common goal. “Excellent Patient Care”