Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 5 PM. \$ 78,000 - \$80,000 + Benefits Collaborates with the HSP Clinical Manager and/or Peer Mentor to provide, coordinate, and direct the application of competent hospice nursing services and case management processes according to the assigned patient\'s individualized plan of care and care center policies and procedures. Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge of hospice care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by policy and procedures for the provision of patient care. Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of care as per physician orders which ensures quality, proper discharge planning, and the achievement of desired outcomes and goals. Provides clinical episode management according to company processes including oversight of patient\'s individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed necessary by patient\'s status or physician\'s ordered care. Utilizes a combination of care center resources, standards of best practice, and appropriate specialty programs to deliver high quality care, desired outcomes, excellent pain and symptom management, and high-quality end-of-life care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient identified needs and support are met, making referrals as needed. Initiates appropriate hospice and palliative care interventions. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver. Utilizes accepted company teaching materials and provides patient/family/caregiver teaching regarding pain and symptom management. Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and goals of care. Once deemed competent, supervises caseload including LPN\'s and Hospice Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload. Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, interventions, and guidelines, including Admissions, Recertifications, Deaths, ABNs, physician orders, care coordination etc. Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information timely, effectively, and systematically with all team members providing care for the patient including MSW, Chaplain, Bereavement Coordinators, Volunteer Coordinators, Hospice Aides, paraprofessionals, physicians,... For full info follow application link. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/11169E159AF34AD9