Job description

Bay Nursing Inc.,a well-established Home Care and CHAP accredited Hospice Agency located in Romeo, is looking for a Full time Registered Nurse (RN), to join our Hospice Team and case manage our Hospice patients throughout Macomb County, and surrounding area.

Bay Nursing Inc., has provided our patients a comprehensive range of home medical services including skilled nursing, occupational and physical therapy, and other home medical services for over 25 years. And we are proud to say that we are now providing Hospice Services. We are committed to excellence in patient care and supportive work environment.

As a part of our team, you will enjoy the support of a progressive, knowledgeable staff along with competitive pay and schedule options to fit your lifestyle.

Consider a rewarding career with our busy, continually growing agency and submit your resume today!

*One year of Hospice Case Management preferred

Job Responsibilities

· Act as a patient advocate

· Assess and treat/facilitate intervention of the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families by making home visits as needed for skilled nursing intervention and to provide physical and emotional support to the patient and family in a period of crisis; including direct patient care, physician communication, follow-up communication, and necessary care coordination

· Coordinate with clinical management to schedule SOC admission assessment visits; perform admission visits, as assigned by clinical management

· Establish, develop, and revise assigned patient’s plan of care in collaboration with, the attending physician and IDT, that addresses the patient’s and the patient’s family’s overall needs

· Provide emotional support to patients and families in a manner that fosters trust and comfort to resolution of concerns/needs

· Conduct proactive visits – utilize assessment, teaching, observation, and intervention skills; provide effective pain and symptom management to maximize quality of life for patients and families

· Conduct visits with patients in a continuous care or general inpatient care for assessment, symptom management, and/or to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient and family

· Conduct visits upon a patient’s expiration in private homes or facilities; assist the patient’s family or facility staff with contacting required county/state authorities, contacting funeral home/mortuary services, assisting with medication disposal, and/or notifying contracted vendors; provide emotional support to caregivers, families, and loved ones

· Respond to phone calls and email communications from patients, family members, caregivers, company answering services, and/or the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in a timely manner

· Develop plan of care to be followed by the Home Health Aide, as necessary

· Conducts HHA supervisory visits, at a minimum of every fourteen days; document supervisory visits on clinical records; report constructive feedback to the Administrator, as necessary

· Triaging patient related calls by determining the needs of the caller and then responding in an appropriate manner either by telephone or with a visit

· Respond to referral calls, providing the caller with information regarding hospice care, screening calls for eligibility, taking patient information

· Work closely with the IDT to ensure proper patient follow-up; identify need for intervention by other members of the team on an ongoing basis and collaborate in the planning of such care

· Maintain open communication with the IDT including reporting changes in patient condition to the managing physician

· Collaborate with the IDT when implementing changes to the plan of care; ensure required approvals are obtained and documented; initiate change in level of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patient and family

· Prioritize patient visits; manage time and resources effectively to meet the needs of the patients and families

· Educate patient, family, or caregivers on how to provide proper care; provide ongoing support through demonstration and supervision, as necessary or requested

· Ensure documentation is completed in a manner which is consistent with company policy and procedure; complete and submit all required documentation, including home visit documentation and patient admission documentation within 24 hours of the end of the shift

· Ensure all continuing education and personal/professional development responsibilities are satisfied:

a. Maintain personal health status requirement in relation to position

b. Maintain professional licensure/certification

c. Provide current personnel file information to the company in timely manner

d. Set personal development challenges

e. Attend in-service programs to fulfill requirements of position and company policies

f. Complete required online training in a timely manner

· Maintain standards of practice and documentation that are consistent with Federal, State, Local, Medicare, and accreditation regulations and standards

· Demonstrate flexibility while performing job duties to ensure the highest quality of service is provided

· Utilize critical thinking skills while performing job duties; analyze work process and make suggestions for improvement

· Maintain a thorough understanding and consistently adhere to all applicable department and company policies and procedures

· Conduct job duties in a way which will reduce and avoid potential safety hazards

· Demonstrate initiative and drive to promote personal and company success

· Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or management team member

Consider a rewarding career with our busy, continually growing agency and submit your resume today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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