Description:
Livingston Memorial is looking for a Full Time Registered Nurse Case Manager, 40 hours a week, to support our Hospice team. Must be able to work 1 weekend a month. Territory would be Santa Paula.
Come be a part of a company whose mission for the last 78 years is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate in-home healthcare and support services to Ventura County residents!
Position Summary:
Under limited supervision provides and documents intermittent therapeutic, palliative, end-of-life skilled services in the patient's place of residence. Patient problems range from simple to very complex. Provides services when ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation, California Hospice Standards and accepted standards of nursing practice and Livingston policies and procedures.
What You’ll Do:
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Conducts and documents the nursing component of the comprehensive assessment on admission, recertification (90, 60 days) and/or when the patient's condition warrants.
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Determines program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
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Reviews patient's medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications, and reconciles the Hospice medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
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Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care group (IDG) in developing and maintaining an individualized patient centered plan-of-care. Evaluates the patient's response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient's needs.
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Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan for the patient and family/caregiver with a goal of assisting the patient and family in reaching a safe and comfortable death in accordance with the patient's wishes.
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Timely obtains physician orders for necessary care and services.
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Case manages assigned patients ensuring continuity of care and efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure patient goals and desired outcomes are met.
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Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, Case Managers, Patient Care Coordinator(s), Director(s), and appropriate members of the IDG regarding changes in the patient's condition, plan-of-care, needs, and goals.
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Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional, and submitted to Livingston within 48 hours of the visit, patient/family or interdisciplinary care team interaction.
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Presents assigned patients at weekly case conferences.
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Proactively ensures patients have correct supplies.
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Supervises LVNs and CHHAs. Ensure a current CHHA plan-of-care is on record and available to the CHHA. Makes CHHA supervisory visits at least every two weeks.
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Ensures that all required notices are provided to the patient or patient's legal representative timely and in compliance with regulations.
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In collaboration with designated office staff, ensures prior authorization requests are completed in accordance with policy.
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Monitors case communication follow-up notes, e-mail and mailbox, and takes appropriate action in a timely fashion.
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Meets or exceeds productivity expectations.
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Work weekends and holiday rotations as assigned.
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Accurately and timely records and reports hours worked as required by state regulations.
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Identifies health and safety risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to Livingston policy and procedure.
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Actively participates in quality improvement, in-services, and other activities as requested or required.
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Communicates regularly with Director(s) about department issues.
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Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For:
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Valid California Registered Nurse License
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Current Basic Life Support Certification
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Three years professional nursing experience
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Three years Hospice experience
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Must reside within Ventura County
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Valid Driver License and auto insurance.
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Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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High level of attention to details.
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Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
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Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
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Good organizational skills.
What We Offer:
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Competitive Hourly Rate
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Mileage reimbursement
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Paid training and ongoing education
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Bilingual stipend
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Supportive team environment
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A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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403(b) Retirement plan
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Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Ancillary Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Life, Hospital)
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Floating Holiday
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Holiday Pay
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Employee Discounts
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Continuing Education opportunities
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Employee Recognition Program
Join a company that is a cornerstone in the community and a leader in healthcare!
