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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Integrated academic health care network

Hospice Case Manager Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAllentown, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A specialized diploma from an NLN-approved or accredited nursing program is required.
  • At least one year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting is required.
  • Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles is required.
  • The candidate must be able to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision, and participate actively as a member of a care team.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload according to agency standards are required.
  • The candidate must be able to travel to patient care assignments.
  • Knowledge of Conditions of Participation and skill in accurately completing regulatory data-set collection are required.
  • Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate difficult, complex communication related to goals of care are required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days.
  • A Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license is required upon hire.
  • A Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver's license is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct care delivery for an assigned caseload of patients receiving services in the home, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Initiate, review, evaluate, and revise the plan of care with the physician and interdisciplinary team to support patient goals, quality metrics, care progression, and transitions between levels of care.
  • Collaborate with other network entities to ensure appropriate delivery and progression of patient care.
  • Complete data collection in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations, accurately reflecting quality outcomes measures and appropriate financial reimbursement.
  • Formulate individualized plans of care based on physician orders, assessment data, and current scientific findings.
  • Determine the appropriate level of care and skilled service needs based on Conditions of Participation.
  • Communicate significant changes in patient status to the physician and other interdisciplinary care-team members within a timeframe consistent with patient needs.
  • Deliver patient care according to the physician’s plan of treatment and protocols using a patient- and family-centered approach.
  • Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
  • Promote patient and caregiver autonomy, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and adapt education to patient needs and goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • One year of experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and electronic medical record platforms is preferred.
  • Ambulatory Care Nursing Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center within three years, or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within three years, is preferred.

About the Company

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Integrated academic health care network

LVHN is part of Jefferson Health, forming a large integrated academic health care system with 32 hospitals and 700+ care sites across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions. It delivers medical care, education, and clinical research by coordinating treatment through hospitals, clinics, and research programs. Its uniqueness comes from its connection to a major academic network, wide regional reach, and a strong emphasis on both high-quality patient care and ongoing education and discovery. The goal is to heal, comfort and improve health outcomes for the communities it serves, while advancing knowledge through education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Founded
1899

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