Registered Nurse Case Manager - Bismarck, ND
Company: Samuel Staffing
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Location: Traveling from home to home within Bismarck, ND city
limits
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm (Full Time Position)
Position Overview:A Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital
role in providing compassionate care and support to patients facing
terminal illnesses and their families. They are responsible for
managing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients
during their end-of-life journey. Working closely with
interdisciplinary teams, Hospice RNs ensure the delivery of
high-quality palliative care that enhances the comfort and dignity
of patients in their final stages of life.Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Care Planning:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical,
emotional, and psychosocial status.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team and patient/family input.
- Continuously evaluate and update care plans to address evolving
patient needs and goals.Symptom Management:
- Monitor and manage symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and
anxiety using evidence-based interventions.
- Administer medications as prescribed and adjust dosages as
necessary to maintain optimal symptom control.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding symptom
management techniques and medication regimes.Emotional Support and
Counseling:
- Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families
facing end-of-life issues.
- Facilitate open communication and provide guidance on coping
mechanisms and advance care planning.
- Collaborate with social workers, chaplains, and counselors to
address psychosocial and spiritual needs.Coordination of Care:
- Coordinate care services with other members of the
interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, and
therapists.
- Arrange for additional support services such as home health
aides, volunteers, and respite care as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare
providers to ensure continuity of care.Documentation and
Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient
assessments, care plans, and interventions.
- Adhere to regulatory standards and agency policies regarding
documentation, confidentiality, and quality of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance
audits as required.End-of-Life Care and Bereavement Support:
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care that respects patients'
wishes and promotes comfort and dignity.
- Offer bereavement support to families during the dying process
and in the immediate aftermath of death.
- Facilitate access to grief counseling and support groups for
family members and caregivers.Qualifications:
- Active RN license in the state of North Dakota.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification
- Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal
skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
environment.
- Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to providing quality
end-of-life care. Please apply even if you do not meet all
qualifications!
Keywords: Samuel Staffing, Bismarck , Registered Nurse Case Manager - Bismarck, ND, Executive , Bismarck, North Dakota
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