Hospice Nurse Practitioner Case Manager

Company: Bloom Healthcare
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Position ProfileNP case managers have the primary responsibility to provide and coordinate hospice care for our patients. They give care and oversee the interdisciplinary hospice team to make sure patients' physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met. NP case managers educate patients and families about the disease process, help manage and control symptoms and offer support and strength during difficult times. Care delivery primarily takes place in the patient's home or in a community where the patient resides.Hospice Nurse Practitioner Case Manager Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment.
• Plans care and intervenes effectively.
• Provides effective pain/symptom assessment and management.
• Promotes patient safety.
• Facilitates smooth transition between care environments.
• Provides effective patient/family/caregiver/caregiver teaching.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Manages end-of-life ethical issues effectively.
• Collaborates in providing patient care.
• Creates timely and accurate documentation.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to scope of practice, and continuously improves processes and services.
• Maintains and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.Hospice Nurse Practitioner Case Manager Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
  • Current CO NP licensure in good standing.
  • Minimum one year of recent experience in medical, surgical or critical care as a professional nurse.
  • Strong clinical assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem solving skills.
  • Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy and follow-through.
  • Proficient computer skills.Hospice Nurse Case Manager Preferred Qualifications:
    • DEA preferred, but not required
    • Previous hospice or oncology experience.
    • Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process.
    • CHPN certification.Hospice Nurse Case Manager Benefits:
      • Flexible schedule
      • Excellent Pay and Benefits
      • Referral Bonus Program
      • Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
      • Car Allowance
      • Educational Opportunities including National Hospice and Palliative certification
      • 401 (k) Plan and Matching
      • Vacation Time, Personal Time and Holiday PayPay: $75,000-$85,000 per yearld3RpT1UM1

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