JOB TITLE: RN Case Manager - IPU (Inpatient Unit) LOCATION: Heather Hill Inpatient UnitSHIFT: Pool - Days and/or Nights

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU (Inpatient Care Unit), the RN Case Manager - IPU is responsible for providing high quality skilled care to patients with acute needs. The RN Case Manager - IPU utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The RN Case Manager - IPU oversees and case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift. This includes providing supervision for the LPN’s, CNA’s, and other assigned staff on the IPU.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse

Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor

Should possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong

The ideal candidate is a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player

Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and have a valid Florida driver’s license, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift

Performs ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention

Provides and/or oversees supervision of LPN’s, CNA’s, and other assigned staff

Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns

Creates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with care facility partners

Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues

Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community

Effectively communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with colleagues and management on issues related to nursing process and service

Creates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as needed

Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care

Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained

Completes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shift

Collaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patient

Works closely with the Psychosocial team in determining the appropriate discharge plan for each patient