Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, plans, and coordinates referrals for hospice care services. Provides General Inpatient (GIP) Start of Care and daily visits for Torrance Memorial Medical Center's GIP patients Core Competencies Responds to referrals for hospitalized patients referred for hospice care. Assesses documentation of care according to specific guidelines thereby promoting consistency in methodology and validity of the resulting data. Identifies insurance overage of hospice care services. Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners and other disciplines to assist in establishing a coordinated hospital discharge to hospice services Demonstrates the ability to conduct thorough, person-centered interviews with patients, families, and caregivers to gather essential information about the home environment, current needs, and non-clinical factors that influence the plan of care. Completes referral information that includes intake data, essential background information, hospital course, and the plan of care Maintains liaison relationship with hospital and insurance personnel, providing information and education on hospice services, coverage issues and related areas Collects and maintains statistical data on all referrals and submits them regularly as required. Works with other health care clinicians in the development of safe care transition from hospital to community. Communicates with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members any changes in patient's condition or psychosocial status and coordinates changes in support and services to provide maximum comfort and maintain quality of life. Complies with all Medicare regulations governing Hospice. Department Specific Competencies Accepts referrals from hospitals, physician offices, SNFs and other community referral sources, obtains required orders for services and coordinates infusion products and DME/HME delivery. Advocates for ethical and holistic care to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values and beliefs of those we serve Allows time for patients, parents or caregiver to ask questions regarding medication, procedures, and follow up care upon discharge or during any intervention. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Assesses pain and symptom management, identifies interventions and establishes desired outcomes for care of patients with chronic life limiting illness or at the end of life. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and modifies, as appropriate. Education Degree Program Associates Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 2 Hospice Nursing Additional Information Hospice Liaison and/or Marketing experience preferred. License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License Compensation Range: $54.98 - 81.66 / Hour #LI-KC1
Under the supervision of a RN, the LVN provides patient care in routine and stable nursing situations. The LVN is responsible for observing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care in collaboration with the RN and in accordance with the physician plan of care. The LVN is accountable for all patient care given, is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice, for managing supplies and equipment with the direction of the RN, and for promoting teamwork among co-workers, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team. Core Competencies Observes the health status of patients and communicates this information to the RN. Completes those portions of the patient assessment as directed by the RN and as ordered in the physician plan of care: Skin condition, color, temperature Vital signs including pulse location, strength, and regularity Level of consciousness Edema including location and character Color, amount, and character of urine Color, quantity, and character of stools Presence or absence of bowel and breath sounds Collects data from the patient, family, significant others, health care providers, individuals and/or agencies in the community to include but not limited to: Chief complaint History of present illness Allergies Medications taken Past medical history Activities of daily living Perception of illness Personal hygiene Mental status Physical status Implements the patient care plan by providing direct care for those patients assigned and/or in immediate need of care. Documents patient care interventions and outcomes and communicates them to team members for follow through. Documents accurately in the patient record all activities. Completes documentation using real time charting updates patient care plans Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating, and communicating among the nursing team; revises information according to patient changes. Collaborates with patients, famillies, health care team members and outside doctors' offices to establish of patient care. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate coordinated delivery of care across the continuum. Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and patient care conference. Utilizes resources in an economical manner Participates in professional development activities Department Specific Competencies Adheres to annual I will statements. Education Degree Program N/A N/A Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience N/A Additional Information One year professional nursing experience. License / Certification Requirements BCLS or ACLS Certification California Licensed Vocational Nurse Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Compensation Range: $27.65 - 42.15 / Hour
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies. Performs OASIS/Comprehensive assessment and completes documentation in a timely manner. Adheres to the guidelines regarding time points of specific questions, WOCN and outpatient infusion guidance. Oversees coordination, communication and facilitation of the patient plan of care in a timely manner, while involving the physicians, staff and other healthcare team members. Submits weekly case management schedule to manager and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, oversight of LVNs and CHHAs, and report any changes to manager immediately. Supervises and documents the home health aide plan of care every 2 weeks. Attends weekly case conference and staff meetings. Adheres to the telecommuting policy and obtains approval prior to using Rotates on-call duties, responds within 20 minutes of receiving call, submits a call log next morning to the on call manager or team lead.” Would you put this back in halogen, so I can complete my RN job descriptions Adheres to annual I will statements. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Clinical experience in healthcare License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BLS certification Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Compensation Range: $54.98 - 81.66 / Hour #LI-KC1
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies. Performs OASIS/Comprehensive assessment and completes documentation in a timely manner. Adheres to the guidelines regarding time points of specific questions, WOCN and outpatient infusion guidance. Oversees coordination, communication and facilitation of the patient plan of care in a timely manner, while involving the physicians, staff and other healthcare team members. Submits weekly case management schedule to manager and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, oversight of LVNs and CHHAs, and report any changes to manager immediately. Supervises and documents the home health aide plan of care every 2 weeks. Attends weekly case conference and staff meetings. Adheres to the telecommuting policy and obtains approval prior to using Rotates on-call duties, responds within 20 minutes of receiving call, submits a call log next morning to the on call manager or team lead.” Would you put this back in halogen, so I can complete my RN job descriptions Adheres to annual I will statements. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Clinical experience in healthcare License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BLS certification Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Compensation Range: $54.98 - 81.66 / Hour #LI-KC1
Under supportive supervision, the Case Management Nurse II position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, transitions of care, and discharge planning functions. The Level II RN Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to ensure patients receive the right care in the most appropriate setting, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Core Competencies Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational committees, task forces and/or projects including presentation of project reports, committee recommendations, and task force activities at the unit level. Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Provides age specific and culturally competent discharge planning to all patients. Utilizes resources in an economical manner Department Specific Competencies Assesses, analyzes, synthesizes data gathered and develops an initial discharge plan. Collaborates/communicates with the multidisciplinary care team throughout the continuum of care. Ensures appropriate utilization management by analyzing and synthesizing clinical documentation, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are receiving the right care, in the right place at the most appropriate level of care. Establishes the patient/family/case manager relationship and determines their readiness to engage in the discharge planning process. Maintains a working relationship with ancillary departments, external case managers and post-acute care providers. Screens / identifies patients that may benefit from professional case management services. Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a discharge plan according to the patient’s needs. Utilizes the Electronic Health Record to ensure timely, accurate and complete documentation of assessments, referrals, and variances in care. Education Degree Program Associates Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Recent Acute Case Management experience 5 Nursing Clinical experience Additional Information or 1+ year(s) of comparable experience (such as a clinical liaison, clinical navigator) License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $55.56 - $85.96 / Hour #LI-KC1
