Case Management Nurse New

Medix is now hiring a field-based Case Management Nurse for a Hospice agency in Palm Springs!

Type: Direct Hire/Permanent

Setting: Field Based, mileage reimbursement provided at the federal rate

Shift: Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)

Requirements:

• Valid Registered Nurse License (California)
• Must be local to the Palm Springs area or surrounding areas
• Good driving record in addition to a valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
• Must have BSN or ADN with one year of clinical experience

Duties:

• Manage and maintain a caseload of up to 12 patients, providing individualized attention and care.
• Coordinate all aspects of patient and family care, including services provided by the interdisciplinary team, social worker, chaplain, home health aide, volunteers, and physician.
• Collaborate with contract personnel such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietary, Speech Therapy, and Pharmacy to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required to discuss and update patient care plans.
• Regularly update and integrate care plans to reflect changes in patient condition.
• Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Ensure and document appropriate use of medications, durable medical equipment (DME), and medical supplies.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) and volunteers.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care plans, medication management, and available support services.
• Clearly communicate how and when to contact the Nurse Case Manager under normal circumstances or during emergencies.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays, if the need arises.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients