Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

About the role

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots and decades of experience serving ALL patients' and families' needs regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity. We are a people-first organization where funds support our mission.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient/caregiver care by coordinating and managing care.
• Conducts nursing assessments to manage patient/caregiver needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care.
• Facilitates patient and caregiver independence.
• Applies VIA Health Partners patient-related protocols, standing orders, and guidelines.
• Provides patient and caregiver education, addressing questions and consultations.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary groups and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains open lines of communication with supervisors and reports on complex patient/caregiver issues.
• Follows infection control principles and guidelines for universal precautions.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary group conferences and special care conferences.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with team members.
• Identifies and refers patient/caregiver needs to appropriate team members.
• Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintains professional and personal accountability by demonstrating competency, upholding the organization's reputation, and engaging in professional development.
• Performs IPU duties such as cleaning patient rooms, ensuring cleanliness and stock of supplies, and maintaining the family room.

Requirements

• A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• CPR certification is required; CHPN certification is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years in other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses is required.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Related experience may include hospice and palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, home health care, and medical surgical fields.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS.
• 40 days of Paid Time Off.
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with matching.
• Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding career growth.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate patient care needs.